WhatsApp Beta for Mac
Native desktop client for WhatsApp
brew install --cask whatsapp@beta. Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence. Homebrew recorded 42 installs in the last 30 days. What is WhatsApp Beta?
WhatsApp Beta is a macOS communication app: Native desktop client for WhatsApp.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. Homebrew only automates download and installation; licence terms come from the vendor.
How to install WhatsApp Beta
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install --cask whatsapp@beta.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install WhatsApp Beta on a Mac?
Run brew install --cask whatsapp@beta in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is WhatsApp Beta open source?
Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence for this app. Check the official website for the exact terms.
Does WhatsApp Beta run on Apple silicon?
Yes, it ships a universal binary.
How popular is WhatsApp Beta?
Homebrew analytics recorded 42 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #4956 in this catalogue.
What version of WhatsApp Beta is current?
The latest packaged version is 26.35.23.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.