| macOS Version | Support Status | Recommendation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | macOS 10.12 (Sierra) | Not Supported | Use WhatsApp Web via Safari. | | macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) | Not Supported | Use WhatsApp Web via Safari. | | macOS 10.14 (Mojave) | Legacy Support | May run old app, but recommended to update OS or use Web. | | macOS 10.15+ (Catalina+) | Fully Supported | Download official WhatsApp Desktop App from App Store. |
Based on the beta branch (10142 currently in TestFlight for macOS), here is what is coming in the next 60 days:
Version 10136 lays the foundation for these features by updating the underlying SwiftUI framework to 5.0. whatsapp for macos 10136
The version number 10136 refers to a specific stable (or release candidate) build of the WhatsApp Desktop application for macOS. Unlike the older Intel-based Electron apps, modern WhatsApp for macOS is a Catalyst app (later redesigned as a native SwiftUI app). Build 10136 sits in the release cycle following the major redesign of 2024.
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Many users are reporting that auto-update has not yet pushed v10136 to their machines. Here is how to force the update.
A: Yes. WhatsApp is completely free on macOS, with no subscription fees. | macOS Version | Support Status | Recommendation
According to internal logs, 10136 patches a medium-severity vulnerability related to link preview generation. Older builds allowed a malicious link to trigger unexpected JavaScript execution. This build sanitizes all preview metadata.