DeskChat
DeskChat is a macOS desktop client for WhatsApp, based on the bundle ID com.soponext.whatsappmac. It provides a native app interface for managing WhatsApp conversations, sending messages, and handling media without needing to keep a browser tab open. The app is typically distributed independently from the official WhatsApp channels and serves users who prefer a dedicated desktop application for messaging.
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1 suggestionWe could not find reliable information about DeskChat's current development status or native Apple Silicon support through our search. Given the bundle ID suggests this is a third-party wrapper around WhatsApp rather than an official client, your best course of action is to contact the developer directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon (arm64) build is planned. With the September 2028 deadline for Rosetta 2 removal in macOS 28 approaching (about 27 months away), it is worth checking now rather than closer to the cutoff. In the meantime, the official WhatsApp web client at web.whatsapp.com continues to work in any modern browser and runs natively on Apple Silicon. If you switch to the web version, your account and chat history are automatically accessible — no migration needed. If the developer indicates no native build is planned, you may want to plan your transition to the web client or the official WhatsApp app for Mac in advance.
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