WhatsApp Web has introduced end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling, according to CyberInsider. The feature allows users to make and receive calls directly from their desktop browser without needing the mobile app open.
The update brings browser-based calling to WhatsApp's web client, a capability previously limited to the mobile and desktop applications. CyberInsider reports that the calls are protected by the same end-to-end encryption used in WhatsApp's mobile calls, meaning no third party—including Meta—can listen in. The feature rolled out globally on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, according to the outlet.
Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, announced the launch alongside additional features including call transfer and a waiting room function, as reported by multiple outlets. The call transfer tool lets users move an active call from one device to another without dropping the connection. The waiting room feature gives hosts control over who joins a call, similar to tools seen in other video conferencing platforms.
The rollout follows a public test by Cred founder Kunal Shah, who reportedly tested the browser calling feature with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to NDTV. The test signals that the feature had been in development for some time before the public release.
With browser-based calling now live, WhatsApp Web users no longer need to rely solely on their phone for voice and video conversations. The move positions WhatsApp's web client as a more complete communication tool for desktop users.
