ZapZap

Desktop client for web messaging

by Rafael TostaVerified

Internet & CommunicationFree software· GPL-3.0-or-laterRecently updated on FlathubAll ages
Arch Linux (recommended)

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About

ZapZap provides a dedicated desktop window for WhatsApp Web on Linux, with system tray integration, notifications, and support for multiple accounts. It is designed for users who want quick access to their conversations without keeping a browser tab open.

Additional information

Project

Developer
Rafael Tosta
License
GPL-3.0-or-later (free software)What this license lets you do

Install

Available via
Flatpak · Snap · Arch Linux (3) · openSUSE · Nixpkgs
All 7 packagings

Flathub (Flatpak), Snap Store, AUR, AUR (Bin build), AUR (Git build), Nixpkgs, openSUSE

Flatpak sandbox
Some access

Runs in a sandbox, with access to some of your files or devices.

What it can access
  • Can access all devices, including cameras and USB
  • Reads and changes your Documents folder
  • Reads and changes your Pictures folder
  • Reads and changes your Downloads folder
  • Uses the internet
  • Plays and records audio

About this data

Sources
7 independent sources agree
Catalog data as of
October 12, 2026
How each source lists it (7)
SourceNameVersionBuilt byLicenseDescription
Flathub (Flatpak)ZapZap7.5Official buildGPL-3.0-or-laterDesktop client for web messaging
Snap StoreZapZap7.5—GPL-3.0+Message with WhatsApp Web
AURzapzap7.5-1—GPL3WhatsApp desktop application written in Pyqt6 + PyQt6-WebEngine
AUR (Bin build)zapzap-bin7.5-1Community repackGPL-3.0-or-laterWhatsApp desktop client written in PyQt6 + PyQt6-WebEngine (upstream wheel)
AUR (Git build)zapzap-git6.5.1.r0.gb9cfa79-1—GPL3WhatsApp desktop application written in Pyqt6 + PyQt6-WebEngine
Nixpkgszapzap7.4.5Distribution buildGPL-3.0-onlyWhatsApp desktop application written in Pyqt6 + PyQt6-WebEngine
openSUSEzapzap6.4.0Distribution buildGPL-3.0-only+Whatsapp Desktop for Linux

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