Whatsie - WhatsApp for Linux

By keshavbhatt Star developer

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Version5.1.0
Revision185
Size1.0 MB
LicenseMIT
Confinementstrict
Basecore24
CategoriesSocial, Utilities

Feature rich WhatsApp Client for Linux Desktop

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Whatsie is a Lightweight, feature-rich WhatsApp web client written in Qt QWebEngine Library.

Beautiful desktop client for WhatsApp Web available for Linux Desktop. Whatsie uses WhatsApp Web, and it requires having WhatsApp Messenger installed and configured on your mobile device, nowadays Whatsie can be used independently without requiring your Mobile phone to be connected to the Internet. You can opt-in for Whatsapp beta while logging in.

Whatsie is packed with lots of features that are unique in Whatsie most notably the App Lock feature that allows users to set lock Whatsie with a pass-code to avoid access to someone from using your Whatsapp messages while you are away from your laptop or computer.

You can use all the features that WhatsApp web provides, like Sending Voice notes, Sending pictures using your Web Cam, etc.

Features:

  • Light and Dark Themes with automatic switching using set Sunshine to Sunset time
  • Customized Notifications & Native Notifications support
  • Mute Audio, Disable Notifications
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Quick Theme toggle
  • System-tray Support
  • Built-in download manager
  • App Lock feature with auto-lock settings
  • App permission manager
  • Built-in Spell Checker (with support for 31 major languages)
  • Fusion, Adwaita, and Windows widget style support with Dark and Light variants
  • Dynamic Zoom feature, lets you increase zoom when you maximize the window
  • Full system integration: Support single instance, WhatsApp web URLs, and more
  • Other settings that let you control every aspect of Web-app

Update History

5.0.0 (179)5.1.0 (185)
4 Apr 2026, 13:26 UTC
5.0.0 (183)5.1.0 (185)
3 Apr 2026, 17:49 UTC
5.0.0 179 → 183
3 Apr 2026, 17:01 UTC
5.0.0 177 → 179
28 Mar 2026, 04:09 UTC
v4.16.3.20eef26 (165)5.0.0 (177)
26 Mar 2026, 17:05 UTC

Published4 Apr 2021, 20:32 UTC

Last updated3 Apr 2026, 17:25 UTC

First seen13 Dec 2025, 09:47 UTC