WhatsApp’s standalone app for Mac is now available through the app store. Hence Mac users will no longer have to download it from the instant messaging platform’s official website. The native WhatsApp app in beta version for macOS was released earlier this year. Now, in a post on X by the Meta-owned platform, the app is now available for all macOS users globally. Read on to know the details.
WhatsApp for Mac users now available on App Store
Users across the globe who want to use WhatsApp natively on their Mac devices can now download the app via the App Store on macOS. The new dedicated app version is based on Mac Catalyst. This is after the version of the app that was only available on WhatsApp’s official website for reasons unknown potentially confusing users.
The WhatsApp app for macOS aims to improve the overall usage experience. It retains most features of the iOS version. The instant messaging platform’s app on Mac offers audio and video calling, incoming notifications even when the app is closed, starred messages, and more. It’s worth noting that the native app is compatible with macOS 11.0 or later.
To download and install the WhatsApp app for Mac, users need to visit the Mac App Store and search for WhatsApp Messenger. Alternatively, they can just head to this link on their device. Select Get and Install. Once the app is installed and opened, it will display a QR code that needs to be scanned using the WhatsApp app on the user’s smartphone. On mobile, to scan the QR code, head over to WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices > Link a device.
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