New Delhi: WhatsApp has quietly started rolling out voice and video calling on its web platform, a change many users have waited for years. Until now, anyone wanting to make calls from a computer had to download the desktop app.
With this update, calls can happen straight from a browser, which makes the web version far more useful for daily work and casual chats. For office users, students, and people who live inside a browser all day, this is a small change that saves time.
Source: WaBetaInfo
WhatsApp Web now supports calls
As per WaBetaInfo, the new feature lets users make one-on-one voice and video calls directly on WhatsApp Web. The rollout has started gradually, so not everyone may see the call buttons yet. Group calling is not live at the moment, but WhatsApp says that support for group calls is planned for future updates.
According to the update details, upcoming features are expected to include
- Group calls with up to 32 participants
- Call links for quick joining
- Scheduled calls for planned meetings
These additions are already familiar to mobile users, so bringing them to the web feels like a natural next step.
Security and encryption
Calls made through WhatsApp Web use end-to-end encryption, the same system already used on Android, iOS, and desktop apps. This means only the people on the call can hear or see what is shared. WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta, cannot access the content of these calls.
There is no setting to turn encryption on or off. It stays enabled by default, which keeps the experience simple for users.
Screen sharing also comes to the browser
Along with calling, WhatsApp Web now supports screen sharing during video calls. This can help during work discussions or when showing documents to family members. Users need to stay alert, as everything on the screen becomes visible, including personal messages or sensitive tabs.