WhatsApp Beta
A more seamless experience for WhatsApp users on macOS
WhatsApp Beta launched on January 30, 2023 with 128 votes, #311 of 3,901 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
What it does
Optimized to take full advantage of Mac hardware, WhatsApp beta is a faster and more efficient user experience. The app is designed to look and feel more like a traditional Mac app by introducing an app sidebar, and the ability to drag and drop files.
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