WhatsApp Desktop v1.2.0 Latest
📦 Version: 1.0.4
Release Date: February 2, 2025
🚀 What's New
WhatsApp Desktop is now available as a Snap package! This unofficial desktop client brings the power of WhatsApp Web to your Linux desktop, offering seamless integration and enhanced productivity features.
Installation
sudo snap install whatsapp-desktop-client🛠 Features
- Full WhatsApp Functionality: Access all WhatsApp Web features in a dedicated desktop app.
- Window State Persistence: The app now remembers window size and position, opening in the same place every time.
- Single Instance Mode: Ensures only one instance of the app runs at a time.
- Custom User-Agent: Improved compatibility with WhatsApp Web.
- Popup Handling: Proper handling of popups for a seamless messaging experience.
- Window Management: Automatically maximizes on startup for better visibility.
- Google Sign-In Support: Log in via Google for WhatsApp Business accounts.
🖼 User Interface Improvements
- Auto-Hide Menu Bar: Distraction-free interface with a hidden menu bar.
- Custom Icon: A clean and elegant icon for a polished desktop experience.
- Window Resizing: Fixed minor UI glitches related to window resizing and added improved support for multi-monitor setups.
🔐 Security Enhancements
- Context Isolation: Ensures secure communication between the app and its components.
- Disabled Node.js Integration: Provides a secure environment by isolating web content from Node.js APIs.
🛠 Bug Fixes
- Resolved issues with handling external links and popups.
- Improved handling of deep links (whatsapp://).
- Fixed startup issues on certain Linux distributions.
- Addressed minor UI glitches related to window resizing.
For more details, visit the GitHub Repository.
❤️ Feedback
We value your feedback! If you encounter issues or have suggestions for improvements, please report them on the GitHub Issues page.