---
title: Install whattsapp on Linux | Snap Store
description: Get the latest version of whattsapp for Linux - Access WhatsApp Web as
  a native desktop app fast, private, and lightweight.
url: https://snapcraft.io/whattsapp
---

# whattsapp

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latest/stable 1.0.2

Install latest/stable of whattsapp

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**Install using the command line**

```
sudo snap install whattsapp
```

Don't have snapd? [Get set up for snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

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### Package name

* whattsapp

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### License

* unset

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### Last updated

* 11 April 2026 - latest/stable
* 11 April 2026 - latest/edge

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### Websites

* [omiii.vercel.app](https://omiii.vercel.app/ "https://omiii.vercel.app/")

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/whattsapp#report-snap-modal)

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* [Description](https://snapcraft.io/whattsapp#tab-description)
* [Security](https://snapcraft.io/whattsapp#tab-security)

#### Access WhatsApp Web as a native desktop app fast, private, and lightweight.

WebApp for WhatsApp brings the full WhatsApp Web experience to your Linux desktop in a clean, focused application without browser clutter.

Built with Electron and optimized for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, it delivers a smooth, native-like experience with deep desktop integration.

✨ Features

🖥️ Native-like interface
Clean, distraction-free window with no tabs or address bar

📥 System tray support
Minimize to tray and restore instantly anytime

🔔 Unread badge
See unread messages directly on the dock or tray

🔕 Desktop notifications
Get real-time alerts even when the app is minimized

📞 Voice and video calls
Full support for microphone and camera

🔐 Persistent login
Scan once and stay logged in across sessions

🌙 Dark mode
Automatically follows your system theme

✍️ Spell check
Built-in typing assistance for messages

📂 File downloads
Save media using a native file dialog

⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts
Quick navigation and control

🖱️ Context menu
Right-click for common actions

🔒 Privacy and Security

🛡️ No data collection
No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking

🌐 Direct connection only
Communicates only with WhatsApp servers

💾 Local storage only
Chats and sessions remain on your device

⚙️ Secure Electron configuration
Sandboxed renderer, context isolation enabled, Node integration disabled

📖 Open source
Fully transparent and available for audit on GitHub

🖥️ Compatibility

✔ Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and newer
✔ Ubuntu-based distributions such as Linux Mint, Pop!\_OS, elementary OS
✔ Any Linux distribution with Snap support
✔ x86\_64 (amd64) systems

📋 How It Works

The application loads the official WhatsApp Web interface inside a dedicated window. All communication is handled by WhatsApp’s infrastructure.

Getting Started
Open the application
Scan the QR code using WhatsApp on your phone
Start chatting instantly

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## Install whattsapp on your Linux distribution

Choose your Linux distribution to get detailed installation instructions. If yours is not shown, get more details on the [installing snapd documentation](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

[### Arch Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/arch)

[### CentOS](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/centos)

[### Debian](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/debian)

[### elementary OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/elementary)

[### Fedora](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/fedora)

[### KDE Neon](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/kde-neon)

[### Kubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/kubuntu)

[### Manjaro](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/manjaro)

[### Pop!\_OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/pop)

[### openSUSE](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/opensuse)

[### Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/rhel)

[### Ubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/ubuntu)