WhatsApp Web Users Will Be Able To Make Voice And Video Calls Directly From Laptop, Here Is How

For years, WhatsApp Web has felt like a helpful but limited companion. It was great for typing long messages on a bigger screen, but when it came to calling, users still had to reach for their phones or install a desktop app. That gap is finally starting to close. Meta-owned WhatsApp has begun rolling out voice and video calling on its web version, letting users place calls straight from their browser without downloading anything extra. For people who spend most of their day on a computer, this is a long-awaited upgrade.Voice And Video Calling Comes To WhatsApp WebAccording to information shared by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has begun enabling voice and video calls directly within the web interface. Once the feature lands on an account, call icons

appear at the top of individual chat windows. Starting a call is straightforward. Click once, choose voice or video and the browser takes over.At this stage, the messaging platform will only support one-to-one calls. Group calling is still missing; sources familiar with the rollout say the company is closely watching call performance and reliability during this early phase.

Despite shifting calls to the browser, WhatsApp claims it is not loosening its grip on privacy. Voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web continue to use end-to-end encryption, the same system that secures conversations on mobile and desktop. In short, the platform says moving to a browser does not open new doors for eavesdropping.WhatsApp also boasts screen sharing support during video calls, a feature already available on its desktop apps. This makes the web version more practical for quick work discussions, walkthroughs, or even remote help sessions, without forcing users to jump between tools.One quiet but important benefit is platform freedom. Because calling runs inside a browser, WhatsApp Web works on operating systems like Linux, where an official desktop app still does not exist. For many users, this removes the need to rely on third-party apps or keep a phone nearby just to make a call.The feature is rolling out gradually and is currently limited to users enrolled in the WhatsApp Web beta programme. A wider release is expected in the coming weeks, once the company is confident the experience holds up at scale