WhatsApp Web testing voice and video calls to select users

WhatsApp logo
WhatsApp logo (Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • WhatsApp is testing video and voice calling through WhatsApp Web.
  • The features have recently appeared for some beta testers.
  • When you're on a call on WhatsApp Web, you'll see a pop-out with call controls and information.

WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular communication apps. It allows you to message, call, and video call people around the world for free. It has over one billion users, but some of its best features are limited to users on the phone. While WhatsApp Web allows you to message people from a computer, you couldn't use it to make calls or video calls; at least not until recently. WhatsApp is currently testing voice and video calls through WhatsApp web.

The folks over at WABetaInfo were the first to spot the new features for WhatsApp Web and XDA Developers followed up with more context.

For beta testers that have access to the features, WhatsApp Web shows voice and video calling buttons along the top of the screen. If you receive a call, you'll see a pop-up with call controls and information about the person on the other end of the call.

When you make a call through WhatsApp Web right now, you see a different pop-out window, but it shares much of the same functionality as if you were on the receiving end.

The new functionality is in beta testing and even among beta testers appears to be limited to a subset of people. WhatsApp hasn't announced a release date for call and video call support on WhatsApp web, but with it in testing, it might not be that far off from rolling out to more people.

CATEGORIES
Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_. 

Latest in Whatsapp
Whatsapp for Windows PC
WhatsApp for Windows lets you get cheeky by allowing you to share ephemeral photos and videos (but with a catch)
Whatsapp for Windows PC
Meta caves to EU pressures with an apparent cross-platform messaging feature for WhatsApp
Whatsapp Desktop Green
New WhatsApp beta UWP release now has archived chats feature
Whatsapp Desktop Green
WhatsApp may increase maximum file transfer size to 2GB
WhatsApp Desktop on Windows
Latest WhatsApp beta UWP release features new emoji utility
Whatsapp Desktop Green
WhatsApp Beta gains dark mode in latest update
Latest in News
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rumored Ubisoft and Tencent agreement comes to fruition with 25% stake and new division for the Assassin's Creed developer
In-game screenshot of the player consuming an enemy in Shadow Labyrinth
Elden Ring publisher's dark sci-fi action game reboot of Pac-Man just got its release date confirmed
Key art for Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D remake
Every PC and Xbox game shown off during Nintendo Direct March 2025
Excel spreadsheet with checkboxes
Microsoft 365 sales are few and far between these days — grab this one before it goes away!
Spongebob meme with Xbox logo, Steam logo, and PlayStation logo
Would PlayStation block its PC Steam games from running on a future Windows-based PC-like Xbox? Let's discuss.
Screenshot of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses 3 million players just a week after launch