WhatsApp is expanding voice and video calling to group chats on the web, allowing users to start calls directly from their browser.
The feature is currently rolling out to some beta testers and will reach more users over the coming weeks.
The update builds on individual voice and video calling support, which WhatsApp introduced on the web client earlier this year.
WhatsApp first rolled out voice and video calling on the web client in February 2026.
That update allowed users to call individual contacts from their browser without installing the desktop app. However, group calling was still under development at the time.
WhatsApp is now expanding web calling to group chats, giving some beta testers the ability to start group voice and video calls from WhatsApp Web.
The update brings the web client closer to the full calling experience already available on mobile and desktop.
Starting a group call on WhatsApp Web works in the same way as calling from an individual chat.
Users need to open a group chat and look for the call button at the top of the conversation. If the button is visible, the feature is available for their account.
After clicking the button, users can choose between a voice call and a video call.
WhatsApp also lets users select specific people from the group instead of automatically calling everyone in the chat.
Group calls on WhatsApp Web support up to 32 participants.
The same limit applies to both voice and video calls, matching the group calling limit already available on mobile and desktop.
The feature can be used for family calls, work meetings, and other group conversations.
Group calls on WhatsApp Web are protected by end-to-end encryption.
This means only participants in the call can hear the conversation. WhatsApp and Meta cannot access the call content.
The encryption works automatically through the Signal protocol, which also protects WhatsApp messages and calls.
Users do not need to enable any special settings for encrypted group calls.
WhatsApp Web group calls also support call links.
Users can generate a link and share it with others, allowing them to join the call directly.
Each call link has a unique and secure URL and expires automatically after 30 days of inactivity.
For calls that need more control, users can enable a waiting room. However, anyone with the link can join the call, so users should only share it with trusted people.
Group video calls on WhatsApp Web also support screen sharing.
This allows participants to share their screen from the browser during a video call. It can be useful for showing documents and slides during a call.
Screen sharing is only available during video calls and does not work during voice calls.
Users should also check what is visible on their screen before sharing, as all participants in the call will be able to see the displayed content.
The update is especially important for users who depend on WhatsApp Web.
Some Windows users prefer the browser version instead of the desktop app. For Linux users, the impact is even bigger because WhatsApp does not offer a desktop app for Linux.
Until now, Linux users had to switch to their phone to join group calls. With this update, they can join group calls directly from their browser.
Group voice and video calls on WhatsApp Web are currently available to some users in the WhatsApp Web beta program.
The feature is still under testing and is not available to everyone yet.
Users who do not see the call button in group chats after signing into WhatsApp Web may receive the feature in a future update.
WhatsApp has not announced an official stable rollout timeline, but the feature is expected to reach more users over the coming weeks.
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