Overview
- WhatsApp began rolling out direct audio and video calls in the browser on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with support for one-to-one and group conversations and no stated time limits.
- Calls on WhatsApp Web keep end-to-end encryption and bring app features to the browser such as screen sharing, emoji reactions, a calls tab with history and favorites, and invite links.
- A new call-transfer feature lets people move an active call between devices without dropping it and a waiting-room option lets hosts require approval before link recipients join.
- Meta is also deploying QuickHD to improve video quality in the first seconds of a call and a noise-suppression tool to reduce background sound during conversations.
- The company says the features will roll out gradually and become available soon for all users; some reports cite group limits of up to 32 participants but that specific cap has not been uniformly confirmed.