com.rtosta.zapzap
What's:
Zapzap is a container for execution of the web web, that is, a kind of Webapp. Thus, all
features of WhatsApp Web are available in addition to several others which integrate ZapZap with the
system.
What sets this application apart is its support for multiple accounts, running in the background, a spellchecker
and customizations based on the theme of the system.
Data security:
No modifications or manipulations are made to the execution of WhatsApp Web. In
addition, all source code is available on GitHub and is publically auditable.
About:
ZapZap was initially developed for personal use. I decided to share it so that other people,
like me, could have a WhatsApp client more integrated into the system.
Latest reviews
Frankly it's the only reliable way to get whatsapp working as a PWA with external links working. Having the tray mode is also a good goodie. Calls would be nice, but I don't know if it's possible.
Seit Kurzem (8.3.2026) bleibt der Chat-Bildschirm durchgehend schwarz. Neuinstallation der App und Neustart des Systems (Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon) haben nichts gebracht. Mittlerweile (21.3.2026) habe ich die App auch auf einem anderen System installiert mit dem selben Ergebnis. Beim Entfernen hinzugefügter Konten blebit die App stecken.
Solid app. Prefer it over whatsie, runs smoothly, does what it should, is relatively light on resources. What's not to like? I see some comments about it not working, haven't had a single issue.
It was great but as mentionned by Kendram the app doesn't seems to work anymore. Re-install and restart does not solve the issue (starts, has an UI but the screen is empty)
Pretty solid WhatsApp client! Works really well! Haven't had any issues with it!
Not _just_ a web wrapper around WhatsApp. ZapZap expands the experience with some Quality-of-Life settings. However, the main drawback compared to the Windows client is that voice/video calls do not work, due to ZapZap being based on WhatsApp Web. Apparently however in the future, this may become possible, since WhatsApp is rolling out voice calls for web: https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-rolling-out-voice-and-video-calls-on-the-web/.
Great but startup problem at this moment. Same issue as Goncikas: even after 2 updates I need to start it up manually 4 times before it gets through the login procedure without closing down. Tried Whatsie before but that one is bigger and it had more serious issues.
Realy like this app. But i have problem with auto start. It wont start :) added delays. reinstalled few times. always same. And to run manually i need to click like 3-4 times till it starts. Not sure whats wrong or how to check
It works well, with good integration with Linux Mint's Cinnamon desktop in the notification area. You can customize aspects of the desktop, and it supports multiple accounts.
I've used this program for almost a year. Despite some minor issues, I think it is the best app for Whatsapp on Linux desktop. Ok, you can use Whatsapp in any web browser, but I prefer having it in an isolated app window.
Muy bueno y demasiadas funciones como tener 1 hasta mas cuentas de whatsap en una sola aplicacion
It worked well at the first time I used. After that, I only see a black screen, idk why.
Works well, I wish it had calling functionality but it isn't the dev's fault.
I have been using ZAPZAP for about a year now with minor issues, namely the spelling checker does not work. However, as up to yesterday with an update; ZAPZAP crashes on startup.