The hassle of downloading the WhatsApp desktop app just to make an audio or video call is finally over. WhatsApp has rolled out web calling, allowing users to make and receive voice and video calls directly through supported web browsers without installing any additional software.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, WhatsApp unveiled new features for its platform, including web-based calling, allowing users to make voice and video calls directly through a browser, similar to other video conferencing services. The update also adds call transfer, a waiting room for group calls, high-definition video and noise suppression, the company said in a blog post.
To demonstrate the new feature, WhatsApp India Head Kunal Shah placed a video call to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg using WhatsApp Web and shared a screenshot of the conversation on X.
Sharing the image, Shah wrote, "WhatsApp calls now work in your browser. Your 47 open Chrome tabs finally got company that's actually useful."
The screenshot shows a WhatsApp video call running directly in a Google Chrome browser window, with Zuckerberg appearing on the call while Shah is shown in a smaller video frame, illustrating that voice and video calls can now be made through a web browser without using the desktop app.
The browser version supports most of the calling features already available on the WhatsApp app. Alongside web calling, WhatsApp also announced several additional updates for its calling experience.
One-on-one and group voice and video calls.
Screen sharing during calls.
Emoji reactions.
A dedicated Calls tab.
Call Transfer, allowing users to move an active group call from one device to another without disconnecting.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp Web in your preferred browser.
Step 2: Link your phone by scanning the QR code displayed on the screen.
Step 3: Open the chat of the contact or group you want to call.
Step 4: Click the voice or video call button to start the call.