20.01.2026 16:51
WhatsApp has started testing the voice and video call feature in group chats for WhatsApp Web; users will soon be able to make group calls directly through the browser.
The popular messaging application WhatsApp has started testing a new feature that closely concerns WhatsApp Web users. The long-awaited support for voice and video calls in group chats is becoming available through the browser.
NO NEED FOR ADDITIONAL APPLICATION
With the new feature in development, users will be able to initiate group calls and join conversations through Chrome, Edge, and other internet browsers without downloading any additional applications. Thus, the usage area of WhatsApp Web will come even closer to that of the mobile application.
PARTICIPATION LIMIT MAY INCREASE GRADUALLY
In the initial phase, group calls are expected to be limited to 8 or 16 people, while the ultimate goal is to provide support for voice and video calls for up to 32 people. This number aligns with the upper limit currently supported in WhatsApp's mobile applications.
JOINING VIA CALL LINK
It is also stated that the option to create a direct call link from group chats may be offered within the new feature. This way, users will be able to share the link they create, allowing other participants to easily join the call. Calls can be initiated as either voice or video.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
The fact that WhatsApp Web has not supported group calls until now has been seen as a significant shortcoming, especially in terms of remote work and online meetings. With the new feature, it will be possible to conduct group meetings through the browser on a computer or tablet. WhatsApp has not yet shared an official date for when the feature will be available to all users, but it is reported that the testing process is in an advanced stage.