ChatMate for WhatsApp
ChatMate for WhatsApp is a third-party desktop client for macOS that provides a native Mac interface to WhatsApp Web, allowing users to send and receive messages, share media, and manage their WhatsApp conversations without opening a browser. It sits in the menu bar and offers quick access to chats, notifications, and message search. The app targets users who prefer a dedicated application experience over the browser version.
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1 suggestionWe could not find recent information about ChatMate for WhatsApp's current development status or native Apple Silicon support. The app's official website or developer updates are not appearing in public search results, which raises questions about whether it is still actively maintained. If you rely on this app, contact the developer directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned — it becomes critical to know this before macOS 28 ships in September 2028, since an Intel-only build will stop launching on that release. As a more universally supported alternative, WhatsApp's official web client works in any modern browser and does not require a separate app at all. If you want a dedicated Mac client for WhatsApp, consider using the native macOS Shortcuts automation or third-party menu-bar integrations that wrap the web version, or check the Mac App Store for other WhatsApp clients that may offer native builds.
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