WhatsApp for Linux

WhatsApp is a popular and popular mobile messaging platform that is popular in many countries. Users often access it through mobile apps, usually in the Play Store or App Store. However, WhatsApp has never released an official desktop client for Linux.

Although you can access WhatsApp using a browser, this is the official way to access messages from any desktop, including Linux.

A new unofficial WhatsApp Flatpak desktop app has emerged that you can use to communicate seamlessly.

So, what functions does this GTK application have?

Features of “WhatsApp for Linux”

WhatsApp for Linux (Image source developer)

With this new desktop app , Linux desktop users can enjoy all the familiar features of WhatsApp in their favorite desktop environment. Now you can easily access all features like sending messages, sharing media files, and making voice and video calls on your Linux distribution.

The Linux version of the WhatsApp app also comes with keyboard shortcuts to ensure a seamless experience for users while navigating and interacting within the app. By using this app, you can zoom in and out of images and text for a closer look, or switch to full-screen mode for a distraction-free chat experience. When the app is minimized, you can still quickly access and receive notifications through the system tray icon.

Additionally, you can customize the app to suit your preferences. By pressing Alt H you can easily show or hide the title bar, giving you more control over your workspace. The app also supports localization of system languages, ensuring you can easily communicate with friends and family around the world.

Settings

It is worth noting that the Linux version of the WhatsApp app supports the spell check feature in the system language. In order to use this feature, you need to download and install a relevant dictionary, such as the hunspell-en_us package, which contains a dictionary for American English.

Technical Details

In case you're wondering, it's not an Electron app. It is written in native C, ensuring optimal performance and security. It relies on various free and open source libraries such as intltool, gtkmm-3.0, webkit2gtk-4.0, ayatana-appindicator3-0.1, libcanberra, and (optional) libhunspell for spell checking.

You can learn more about this application from the source code on GitHub.

Installation

First, you must set up Flatpak and Flathub for your Linux distribution. Use this guide to set it up.

After installation, run the following command to install.

flatpak install com.github.eneshecan.WhatsAppForLinux

You can find the app in the app list.

Run the app

After opening the app, the settings are similar to the WhatsApp web. Open the WhatsApp app on your phone and scan the QR code in the app. This is done.

WhatsApp for Linux

Please note that this is an unofficial app. Therefore, please use with caution. You can also check out GitHub for more details about this app.

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