: A feature-rich Flatpak client designed for better desktop integration. Feature Comparison WhatsApp Web / PWA Third-Party Clients (WhatsDesk, etc.) Text Messaging Supported ✅ Supported ✅ Media Sharing Supported ✅ Supported ✅ Notifications Browser-based ✅ Native System Notifications ✅ Audio/Video Calls Limited/Not Supported ❌ Generally Not Supported ❌ System Tray Icon Yes (in most clients) ✅ Launch on Startup Manual ❌ Configurable ✅ Installation Guide for Ubuntu
Several community-built clients are available via the Snap Store. whatsapp ubuntu
Users can install WhatsApp Web as a PWA via Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge: : A feature-rich Flatpak client designed for better
: After installation, you can launch WhatsApp from the Applications menu or by typing whatsapp-desktop in the terminal. No official
No official .deb package exists. Any third-party .deb file claiming to be "official" is fraudulent and should not be installed.
If you prefer a third-party client, there are options like whatsie or rambox . However, be aware that these may have limitations and are not officially supported by WhatsApp.