If you’ve ever been chatting on WhatsApp Web and then had to grab your phone just to start a group call, that extra step may soon disappear. WhatsApp is testing voice and video calling for group chats on its web platform, a move that could make the browser version feel much closer to the mobile app experience.
The feature was spotted by WABetaInfo in the latest WhatsApp Web beta. While WhatsApp has been testing voice and video calls on the web for some time, the latest development expands support beyond one-on-one conversations and into group chats.
WhatsApp Web group calls with up to 32 participants
According to WABetaInfo, some beta users are now seeing support for group voice and video calls with up to 32 participants. The feature also includes screen sharing, bringing WhatsApp Web closer to dedicated communication platforms. Starting a call appears straightforward. Users can open a group chat, tap the call button and choose between a voice or video call. They can also select specific members from a group rather than calling everyone automatically. That may sound like a minor addition, but it could prove useful in larger office groups, residential communities or extended family chats where only a handful of people need to join a conversation.
Like existing WhatsApp calls, the web-based version remains end-to-end encrypted. It also supports call links, allowing users to invite others into a conversation without manually adding participants.
For many users, particularly those already spending hours on WhatsApp Web, the ability to start a quick group call without switching devices could make everyday communication more seamless. For now, the feature remains limited to select beta testers. Joining the WhatsApp Web beta is relatively straightforward through the platform’s settings menu, although access to individual features is typically rolled out gradually.
For most users, this won’t replace Zoom, Teams or Meet overnight. Businesses that rely on recordings, webinar tools or advanced meeting controls will still need dedicated platforms. But for quick team discussions, study groups, project check-ins and family catch-ups, WhatsApp Web could become a more capable alternative.
