Whatsie is a native Linux desktop client for WhatsApp Web, built on Qt 6 and
QtWebEngine. It brings WhatsApp out of the browser tab and into a proper
desktop application — lightweight and fast, with system integration, privacy
controls, and customization options a plain browser cannot offer.
Core features:
- Light, dark and follow-system themes, kept in step with WhatsApp Web
- Native desktop notifications with contact avatars
- System-tray icon with an unread badge, mute and do-not-disturb
- Voice, video and screen-share calls (Wayland via the desktop portal)
- Built-in download manager with history; drag-and-drop and paste of attachments
- Spell check for your system language
- App lock with a passcode and configurable lock on start, on hide, or after idle
- Privacy blur to hide message text and media until you hover
More controls:
- Per-site camera, microphone and location permissions
- HTTP / SOCKS5 network proxy with authentication
- Autostart at login and start minimized to the tray
- Single instance with multiple-account profiles
- Zoom and interface scaling, plus a keyboard-shortcuts sheet
- One-click bug reporting with diagnostics, no messages included
