WhatsApp Web is finally catching up with its mobile and desktop counterparts. After years of limiting users to text-based messaging, Meta is preparing to introduce voice and video calling directly on WhatsApp Web. The update is expected to remove one of the biggest frustrations for users who rely on browsers for daily communication, especially at work or on shared devices.
Until now, anyone who wanted to make a call on WhatsApp had to switch to the mobile app or download the dedicated desktop application. With this upcoming change, users will be able to place and receive calls straight from their browser, making WhatsApp Web a more complete communication tool.
What features users should expect
According to reports from WhatsApp feature trackers, the web version will support both one-on-one and group voice and video calls. Call buttons are expected to appear directly within chat windows, similar to how they are displayed on mobile and desktop apps.
Group calling is a particularly important addition, as it positions WhatsApp Web as a stronger competitor to platforms like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom for casual and small-scale meetings. Users may also be able to join calls via shared links, making it easier to invite participants without adding them to a group chat first.
While exact limits are yet to be confirmed, early indications suggest WhatsApp Web could support dozens of participants per call, matching existing capabilities on other platforms.
Benefits of this update
For many users, WhatsApp Web is the primary way they communicate during work hours. Adding voice and video calling eliminates the need to constantly switch between devices or install extra software. This is especially useful in offices, schools, and cyber cafés where installing apps may not be practical.
The feature also strengthens WhatsApp’s position as an all-in-one communication platform. With messaging, file sharing, voice notes, and now browser-based calling, WhatsApp Web becomes far more versatile for both personal and professional users.
Meta has been steadily expanding WhatsApp’s capabilities across platforms. Bringing calling to the web aligns with the company’s push to make WhatsApp more flexible and competitive in a crowded messaging and collaboration space.
The move also reflects changing user habits. More people now work remotely or across multiple devices, and browser-based tools are increasingly preferred for their convenience and accessibility.
When will the feature launch?
Voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web is still in development and testing, meaning it may not be available to everyone immediately. WhatsApp typically rolls out new features gradually, starting with limited users before a wider release.
Once fully launched, the update is expected to roll out automatically, requiring no manual downloads or updates from users.
What to expect next
As WhatsApp Web continues to evolve, more advanced calling features such as screen sharing and improved call controls could follow. For now, the arrival of voice and video calls marks a major step forward and answers one of the platform’s most persistent user demands.
