📣 WhatsApp Web Now Supports Voice & Video Calls

Kokila Chokkanathan
After many years of being limited to just messaging and media sharing, WhatsApp Web has begun rolling out native voice and video calling support — meaning users can now make calls directly from their browser without needing the desktop app.

Here’s what this means for users:

✅ Calls from the browser:
Users can now start one-to-one voice and video calls directly in whatsapp Web by clicking the call icons in an individual chat — just like on mobile.

✅ No desktop app required:
This works right in the browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.), so you don’t need to install WhatsApp’s Windows/Mac applications to make calls.

✅ Protected by encryption:
All calls on whatsapp Web are end-to-end encrypted, meaning only the call participants can hear/see the call content — just like on mobile apps.

✅ Screen sharing is supported:
During video calls, you can share your screen — a useful feature for work presentations or collaboration.

🔄 Rollout & Availability

  • The feature is currently rolling out gradually and is available initially to beta program users.
  • Wider release to all whatsapp Web users is expected in the coming weeks.
👥 Group Calling Coming Soon

Although individual calls are live, group voice and video calling is still under development and expected to support multiple participants (potentially up to 32) in future updates.

 

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