WhatsApp Web adds voice and video calling with new features

Meta has officially launched voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make and receive calls directly from a supported browser without needing to download the desktop application. The feature, announced on July 28, 2026, includes one-on-one and group calls and is rolling out gradually to users worldwide.

The new web-based calling brings the platform's core communication features to browsers, offering a significant convenience for users on shared computers, workplace devices with software restrictions, or Linux systems where an official desktop app is not available. All calls made through WhatsApp Web remain end-to-end encrypted, free, and without time limits, matching the security and functionality of the mobile and desktop apps.

Alongside browser calling, Meta introduced several new features designed to enhance the overall calling experience across all WhatsApp platforms. A key addition is Call Transfer, which enables users to seamlessly move an active group call between devices-such as from a smartphone to a computer-without disconnecting. This allows for continuity as users change locations or need a different screen.

For greater control over group calls,...