WhatsApp on desktop

Use WhatsApp messenger on desktop, built into Opera Browser. Direct-message, share media, and never miss a message. See more

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Benefits of WhatsApp in Opera Browser

Chat and browse at the same time with WhatsApp in Opera Browser for desktop.

WhatsApp desktop

WhatsApp web messenger is built right into the Opera desktop browser, so you can chat and browse easily without downloading anything.

Quick access

Keep your family, friends, and all your chats on hand by accessing WhatsApp in your desktop browser's sidebar while you browse the web.

QR code sync

Just scan a QR code to pair your phone's WhatsApp app with the desktop version of WhatsApp and continue the conversation in your browser.

Get notified

Never miss a message with WhatsApp notifications in your desktop browser’s sidebar. You can also pin WhatsApp for a split screen.

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Use WhatsApp on desktop in Opera Browser

Use WhatsApp on desktop in Opera Browser

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Tab Islands

Save space, keep organized, and switch contexts easily with Tab Islands.

Workspaces

Organize tab groups in separate customizable workspaces.

Tab Emojis

Make your tabs stand out more with emojis, and identify them easily.

Twitter in the sidebar

Explore and tweet conveniently with a better view on desktop.

Pinboards

Save and collect web content easily, share it visually.

Instagram in the sidebar

Use Instagram in Opera’s sidebar while you browse.

Search in tabs

Work and browse more efficiently with many open tabs.

Ad blocker

Browse with less distractions and load websites faster.

Lucid Mode

Enhance online videos and images in one click.

Facebook Messenger in the sidebar

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Personal news

A customizable and convenient newsfeed on your start page.

Snapshot tool

Easily capture, edit and share your snapshots from webpages.

Opera Flow

Instantly send files, links and notes between your devices.

Video popout

Pop out online videos so they float on top of webpages as you browse.

Import bookmarks

Easily manage, customize and keep your favorite places online.

Free VPN

Browse comfortably with enhanced privacy and security, for free.

TikTok in the sidebar

Browse, watch and upload TikTok videos on desktop in Opera Browser.

Sync data

Synchronize the Opera browsers on any of your devices.

Easy Files

Attach files in one click without digging through folders.

Battery saver

An easy way to noticeably extend your laptop’s battery life.

Unit converter

Automatically convert time-zones, currencies and units of measurement.

Music Player

A world of music and podcasts at your fingertips.

Aria Browser AI

Chat and create with Opera’s free AI on mobile and desktop.

Opera Wallet

Make secure crypto translations with a built-in Opera Wallet.

Chat in WhatsApp on desktop in your Opera Browser.

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With the web version of WhatsApp built into Opera Browser, you can message others and send media on your desktop computer while you browse the web. Just click the WhatsApp icon in your sidebar and scan a QR code with your phone to sync your WhatsApp account. Here’s what you can do with the WhatsApp desktop version.

Send messages in WhatsApp

Select your contact and type your message in the white box at the bottom.

Attach a file in WhatsApp

Send someone a picture or a video by selecting thepaper clip icon.

Send WhatsApp voice messages

Just click the microphone icon in WhatsApp and record your message.

Pin WhatsApp in Opera

Click thePin iconin the top-right corner of your WhatsApp panel. This will divide your browser between WhatsApp and your tabs for easy chatting while browsing.

Mute WhatsApp

Click thethree-dot menuin the top-left and selectMute WhatsApp.

See if your WhatsApp messages have been read.

Agray check mark(tick) in your WhatsApp message means it hasn’t been received.
Two gray check marksmeans received but not read.
Two blue check marksmeans it’s been read.
Agray clock iconmeans that there’s no internet connection, but your messages will be sent once you’re connected.

Check a status in WhatsApp

Click thecircular status iconat the top to see the current status of your contacts.

Delete WhatsApp messages

Hover your mouse over the message, click the down arrow on the right and selectDelete message.This deletes it for both you and the receiver.

Create a WhatsApp group

Click on theNew chatsection and selectNew group.

Make your WhatsApp messages bold

Add an asterisk at both the beginning and end of your message. You can add underscores as well to italicize your message.

Reply to specific WhatsApp messages

Select the message you want to reply to, click the down arrow and selectReply.This will connect the two messages so that it’s clear what you’re replying to.

Log out of WhatsApp Web

Click thethree-dot menuin the top-left and select

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