keshavbhatt/whatsie
Feature rich WhatsApp Client for Desktop Linux observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
91/100
- Activity 98
- Release rhythm 77
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 8
- age_days: 1977
- days_rel: 152
- days_push: 15
- n_releases_24m: 8
Adoption not part of the score
3363 stars · 94 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
WhatSie is a feature-rich WhatsApp Web client for Linux and Windows desktops built with Qt WebEngine in C++. It wraps WhatsApp Web with native notifications, themes, app lock, download manager, and extensive customization options.
Use cases
- use whatsapp on linux desktop
- whatsapp desktop client with native notifications
- lock whatsapp app with password
- dark mode whatsapp client
- whatsapp web wrapper with system tray
- control camera and mic permissions for whatsapp
When to choose
- you want a native-feeling WhatsApp experience on Linux or Windows without a browser tab
- you need features like app lock, themes, spell check, and notification control
- you prefer a lightweight Qt app over Electron-based clients
When to avoid
- you need WhatsApp on macOS or mobile
- you want an official client with guaranteed API support
- you need features beyond what WhatsApp Web itself offers
Facets
application · maturity active
gui chat-interface http-client cli messaging-platforms desktop-applications cross-platform privacy windows cpp whatsapp-client qt-webengine webapp-wrapper notifications app-lock system-tray linux desktop qt
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie · fetched 2026-08-28 · bf47508a39db
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| keshavbhatt/whatsie | main | 91 |
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