The developers of the WhatsApp messenger have officially stopped supporting the PC client created on the basis of the Electron framework. In this respect informs WABetaInfo portal.
Now, when opening the old WhatsApp app on Windows or macOS, users are greeted with a message advising them to uninstall this version and download a new one.
Electron-based WhatsApp emerged in 2016. Actually, this is the usual web version of WhatsApp, designed as a separate application. In 2022, the company released an app designed from the ground up that eliminated all of Electron’s shortcomings, including poor performance and slow interface animations.
At the same time, some users were not happy with the end of support for WhatsApp Electron. According to the source, the modern version of the application does not provide the users with the business features available in the old client. Missing features include business quick replies, store catalog management, and more.
Users who lost access to WhatsApp on PC can download the modern messenger from Microsoft Store or WhatsApp website.
Previously reportedWhatsApp will be able to temporarily pin messages in chats.