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WhatsApp for Mac

Desktop client for WhatsApp Messenger.

Free
In English
Version 24.23.82
2.4
Based on 47 user rates

WhatsApp overview

WhatsApp is the desktop client for WhatsApp Messenger, a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone, and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other! Because WhatsApp Messenger uses the same internet data plan that you use for email and web browsing, there is no cost to message and stay in touch with your friends. In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.

What’s new in version 24.23.82

  • You can now share your screen during video calls
  • Fixed an issue where emoji couldn’t be selected when typing “:100” in the message composer.
  • Fixed an issue where the message composer would disappear after sending a photo
  • Fixed an issue where reaction notifications would be shown repeatedly
  • Fixed an issue where the app would crash after clicking on search in the calls tab
  • Fixed an issue where the app could not be paired while tethered to a cellular device
  • Fixed an issue where the toolbar would flicker when entering search
  • Fixed an issue where Voice Over wouldn’t announce the character limit when editing the name in a user profile
  • Fixed an issue where Voice Over would not announce when a chat was marked as unread
  • Includes improvements to message bubbles when resizing the window

WhatsApp for Mac

Free
In English
Version 24.23.82

What users say about WhatsApp

Macvet22
By Macvet22 on Mar 25 2024 for v.24.5.76

Value: 1.0

Absolute cretins make this! AN updater that doesn't check compatability first, updates then complains and crwashes! Poorest example of software in modern history. Thanks guys! I suffer with an older Macbook anyway, and now you've disenfranchised me from my several groups I manage and expect to be found. I do not use my iPhone as a computer, hence my problem you have caused.

Other user ratings:

Ease of use | 1.0
Features | 1.0
Reliability | 1.0
Customer support | 1.0
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WhatsApp qualities

Value
3.7
Ease of use
3.3
Features
3.3
Reliability
2.3
Customer support
3.0

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2.4

(54 Reviews of WhatsApp)

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  • User Ratings

FriendlyFox
FriendlyFox
Nov 29 2024
24.23.82
0.0
Nov 29 2024
0.0
Version: 24.23.82
Why use whatsapp if Signal exists? Really unsure why the Signal macOS client is not listed on MacUpdate. It has been missing for years.
Aargl
Aargl
Nov 27 2024
24.10.80
3.0
Nov 27 2024
3.0
Version: 24.10.80
For those who can't run the app for any reason, you can use WhatsApp in a browser at https://web.whatsapp.com ! As Macvet22 wrote in his review, it's useless trying to install an old version of the app, it immediately updates to the latest, just to say that you can't run it and that you should use the web version instead... So, all that follows applies to the web version, as I'm still on 10.14 ,while the current version of the app requires macOS 11, hopefully the app should behave about the same. Until a few days ago, I thought I would never be able to use WhatsApp on my Mac, mainly because I thought you needed having the smartphone connected all the time while using the Desktop app... which seemed utterly stupid. 🤔 Instead no! You just need a smartphone with WhatsApp on it the first time, then the info is stored on the Mac (in a cookie, I guess, for the web version). I've been using it for one week without a glitch. The best thing is that you won't ever need to update! So why bother with an app? 😜 I've tried accessing the web app on a KaiOS phone (as WhatsApp stopped supporting them) but to no avail. 😉
ERNEST UNGUREANU
ERNEST UNGUREANU
Feb 20 2024
24.3.78
1.0
Feb 20 2024
1.0
Version: 24.3.78
The only interesting update would be to make the application available without this pandemic — the smartphone. The only problem is that the developer DOESN'T WANT to, who knows why ?
DennyPackard
DennyPackard
May 15 2023
2.2319.9
0.0
May 15 2023
0.0
Version: 2.2319.9
Is it possible to use this desktop version WITHOUT being connected to WhatsApp on an iPhone, which I do NOT have? OR Is it possible to download an older version that is compatible with an iPod Touch (2019-iOS 15.7.5)
DennyPackard
DennyPackard
Feb 7 2023
2.2305.7
0.0
Feb 7 2023
0.0
Version: 2.2305.7
How can I find and download an older version of WhatsApp that is compatible with my 2019 iPod Touch? OR a version that functions on my desktop iMac WITHOUT the iOS version?
nzrz
nzrz
May 30 2024
24.10.80
1.0
May 30 2024
1.0
Version: 24.10.80
ERNEST UNGUREANU
ERNEST UNGUREANU
Feb 20 2024
24.3.78
1.0
Feb 20 2024
1.0
Version: 24.3.78
mo dape
mo dape
Nov 1 2023
2.2346.52
1.0
Nov 1 2023
1.0
Version: 2.2346.52
fallenflower
fallenflower
Sep 22 2023
2.2338.12
1.0
Sep 22 2023
1.0
Version: 2.2338.12
WaNteD75
WaNteD75
Mar 23 2023
2.2312.7
5.0
Mar 23 2023
5.0
Version: 2.2312.7
firewall00110-1
firewall00110-1
Mar 7 2023
2.2308.7
1.0
Mar 7 2023
1.0
Version: 2.2308.7
piquadratpi2
piquadratpi2
Nov 22 2022
2.2244.6
5.0
Nov 22 2022
5.0
Version: 2.2244.6
Shivasharma Nallaikkumaran
Shivasharma Nallaikkumaran
Dec 16 2021
2.2147.16
5.0
Dec 16 2021
5.0
Version: 2.2147.16
pourchetfranck
pourchetfranck
Aug 20 2021
2.2132.6
5.0
Aug 20 2021
5.0
Version: 2.2132.6
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
May 22 2021
2.2119.6
1.0
May 22 2021
1.0
Version: 2.2119.6
iamdavegray
iamdavegray
May 12 2021
2.2117.5
4.0
May 12 2021
4.0
Version: 2.2117.5
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
May 11 2021
2.2117.5
1.0
May 11 2021
1.0
Version: 2.2117.5
albertnorberturikhob
albertnorberturikhob
Jan 21 2021
5.0
Jan 21 2021
5.0
Version: null
Alexey Kletsel
Alexey Kletsel
Dec 7 2020
1.0
Dec 7 2020
1.0
Version: null
grigio60
grigio60
Nov 22 2020
3.0
Nov 22 2020
3.0
Version: null
Drtyrell969
Drtyrell969
Sep 26 2020
1.0
Sep 26 2020
1.0
Version: null
foolishservant
foolishservant
Aug 30 2020
1.0
Aug 30 2020
1.0
Version: null
Michael-Goldsmith
Michael-Goldsmith
Aug 20 2020
5.0
Aug 20 2020
5.0
Version: null
time2poppop
time2poppop
Jul 9 2020
5.0
Jul 9 2020
5.0
Version: null
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Apr 25 2020
1.0
Apr 25 2020
1.0
Version: null
A1D
A1D
Mar 11 2020
1.0
Mar 11 2020
1.0
Version: null
Iliketrash
Iliketrash
Aug 22 2019
0.5
Aug 22 2019
0.5
Version: null
rfwc
rfwc
Aug 9 2019
0.5
Aug 9 2019
0.5
Version: null
samastro
samastro
Jun 6 2019
4.0
Jun 6 2019
4.0
Version: null
mariopro
mariopro
Mar 16 2019
5.0
Mar 16 2019
5.0
Version: null
anthony.gelibert
anthony.gelibert
Mar 6 2019
4.0
Mar 6 2019
4.0
Version: null
Merlixir
Merlixir
Mar 4 2019
0.5
Mar 4 2019
0.5
Version: null
watmakurts
watmakurts
Mar 3 2019
0.5
Mar 3 2019
0.5
Version: null
2stepbay
2stepbay
Dec 30 2018
4.0
Dec 30 2018
4.0
Version: null
Septimus
Septimus
Dec 16 2018
2.0
Dec 16 2018
2.0
Version: null
anonymous-skink-4653
Dec 1 2018
4.0
Version: null
jachaus1
jachaus1
Nov 19 2018
0.5
Nov 19 2018
0.5
Version: null
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Nov 18 2018
0.5
Nov 18 2018
0.5
Version: null
WetNet
WetNet
Jun 29 2018
0.5
Jun 29 2018
0.5
Version: null
valerii-saytzev
valerii-saytzev
Jun 13 2018
1.0
Jun 13 2018
1.0
Version: null
alessio.caslotti
alessio.caslotti
Feb 28 2018
4.0
Feb 28 2018
4.0
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Dec 20 2017
3.0
Dec 20 2017
3.0
Version: null
TechGuru
TechGuru
Oct 22 2017
3.0
Oct 22 2017
3.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Oct 4 2017
5.0
Oct 4 2017
5.0
Version: null
Robert D.
Robert D.
Mar 31 2017
3.5
Mar 31 2017
3.5
Version: null