WhatsApp for Mac
Native desktop client for WhatsApp
brew install --cask whatsapp. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata.
It has 5,059 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What WhatsApp is
WhatsApp is a communication app for macOS: native desktop client for WhatsApp.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.
How to install WhatsApp
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask whatsapp.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install WhatsApp on Mac?
Run brew install --cask whatsapp in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is WhatsApp open source?
Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.
Does WhatsApp run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is WhatsApp?
It was installed 5,059 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #321 in this catalogue.
What version of WhatsApp is current?
The latest packaged version is 26.42.19.