ZapZap – WhatsApp Desktop for Linux

ZapZap brings the WhatsApp experience on Linux closer to that of a native application. Since Meta does not provide a public API for third-party applications, ZapZap is developed as a Progressive Web Application.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• ZapZap extends WhatsApp Web with additional features:
• Appearance.
  • Adaptive light and dark mode.
  • Fullscreen mode.
  • Custom window decorations.
  • Interface scaling adjustment (ideal for 2K/4K screens).
• Usability.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for main options.
  • Adaptive system tray icon (notifies new messages).
  • Background process support.
  • Drag-and-drop functionality.
  • Ability to select a custom folder for downloads.
  • Temporary folder for opening files.
• Extras.
  • Spellchecker with language selection via context menu.
  • Customizable system tray icons.
  • Option to choose a folder for custom dictionaries.
  • Setting to disable the native file selection dialog (Hyprland).
  • Reorganized Settings Panel.
  • Added Performance section.

Website: github.com/rafatosta/zapzap
Support:
Developer: Enes Hecan
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

ZapZap is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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