Does WhatsApp Desktop work with Windows 11?
Quick compatibility check between WhatsApp Desktop and Windows 11.
Confirmed compatible
WhatsApp Desktop runs natively on Windows 11.
This compatibility check covers Windows 11 (major version 11). Minor version updates (e.g., Windows 11.1) may have different compatibility characteristics.
High confidence · Updated May 2026
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Works
Yes
Confidence
High
Known issues
None
Workaround
Not needed
What works & limitations
- Text, voice, and video messaging
- File and media sharing
- Voice and video calls
- Group chats
- Status updates
- Download from the Microsoft Store or whatsapp.com/download
- WhatsApp Desktop on Windows works independently — no need to keep your phone connected
- End-to-end encryption applies to messages on Desktop too
Results are based on publicly available data and aggregated user reports.
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