WhatsApp Web May Soon Support Group Voice and Video Calls for Up to 32 Users

WhatsApp is testing group voice and video calls for WhatsApp Web, according to a new beta report.

The feature would allow users to start group calls directly from the browser instead of switching to the mobile app.

This could make WhatsApp Web feel much closer to the full mobile experience.

The beta version reportedly supports group voice and video calls with up to 32 participants.

Users may be able to start a call from a group chat and choose whether to call everyone or select specific members.

This is useful for large WhatsApp groups where only a few people need to join a discussion.

• Up to 32 participants
• Voice calls
• Video calls
• Selective member calling
• Group chat integration

WhatsApp Web group calls are also expected to include screen sharing and call link support.

Screen sharing could help users discuss documents, presentations, websites or troubleshooting steps directly from their desktop.

Call links make it easier to invite people into a conversation without manually calling every participant.

Like existing WhatsApp calls, the web-based group calling feature is expected to remain end-to-end encrypted.

This means conversations should remain protected between participants.

Privacy will continue to be one of WhatsApp's strongest selling points compared with many communication platforms.

The feature will be especially useful for people who already spend a lot of time using WhatsApp Web on laptops or desktops.

Instead of checking messages on the computer and then picking up the phone to start a call, users could handle everything from one screen.

• Office teams
• Study groups
• Family groups
• Residential communities
• Small businesses
• Project discussions
• Quick team check-ins

WhatsApp Web group calls are unlikely to replace dedicated meeting platforms immediately.

Business users who need meeting recordings, webinars, admin controls or calendar integrations may still prefer Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.

However, for casual and quick group discussions, WhatsApp Web could become a strong alternative.

The group calling feature is currently available only to some WhatsApp Web beta users.

WhatsApp often tests features gradually before expanding them to all users.

A wider release could happen later if beta testing goes smoothly.

Group voice and video calls could make WhatsApp Web much more powerful for everyday communication.

For users who rely on WhatsApp for both personal and work conversations, this update could reduce device switching and make desktop communication smoother.