How to Download and Install WhatsApp Beta UWP app on Windows 11/10

A new WhatsApp app will be soon arriving on PC for Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you want to download it now, it is available in the Beta version and already offers many improvements compared to the current version. In this guide, let us know how to download and install the WhatsApp Beta UWP app on Windows 11 or Windows 10 and what are its new features.

How to Download and Install the WhatsApp Beta UWP app on Windows 11/10

It has been many years since some rumors suggested the arrival of a new WhatsApp application for PC. The day has now arrived since the first beta of WhatsApp has just appeared on the Microsoft Store. So, if you are looking to read and reply to your WhatsApp messages on your PC with the new UWP app, you can do it today thanks to the Beta version which can be downloaded now on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 system. Here’s how to get the new WhatsApp Beta UWP app.

• On your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, go to this Microsoft Store link to download the WhatsApp Beta app.
• Click on the Get button.
• In the new window that opens, click on the Open Microsoft Store option.
• Finally, click on the Get button again to download and install the new WhatsApp Beta on your PC.
• Once the app is installed, launch it and then link your WhatsApp account from “Linked Devices” using a QR code.

This new version of Whats for PC in comparison to the current application is not based on the WhatsApp web interface but has been built entirely with the UWP platform. Hence, this new version is much smoother than the old application and offers additional features such as active notifications, new customization options, and also better support for voice and video calls.

If you are on a Windows Phone and want to install this new WhatsApp Beta app on your phone, this will not be possible since it is currently only available on a PC. Also, only the x64 architecture is currently supported, leaving aside ARM for now. You should also have Windows 10 Build 18362 version or higher to be able to install this application.

And that is all you need to know about the new WhatsApp Beta UWP app for Windows 11/10. If you are interested in getting more information on Windows 11, check out other guides on how to switch light and dark mode automatically on Windows 11, or how to reset a Windows 11 PC to factory settings, etc.