A feature-rich desktop client for WhatsApp Web. Native window, system tray, notifications, chat themes, privacy blur, multiple accounts, spell-check and more — on Linux and Windows, with an experimental macOS build.
Publisher’s description
What is Whatly?
Whatly by shakaran is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.6.6, released on October 10, 2026. The version history goes back to July 30, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (shakaran/whatly) has 28 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Feature rich WhatsApp Client for Desktop Linux ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Whatly is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Whatly safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8BE7E0A12CA706B6E15FDFDE67BC95BDFC638E2D44955D4DE6726B5784A0B071· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the shakaran/whatly repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 21, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Dependency update tool10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Pinned dependencies10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- Licence declared10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Signed releases8
- Code review4
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Static code analysis2
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6.6Latest | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 7.6.5 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 7.6.4 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 7.6.1 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 7.6.0 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 7.3.1 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 7.3.0 | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 6.8.1 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id shakaran.whatly -emsiexec /i whatly-7.6.6-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9C64B442-E778-4E9B-A49C-622DF9375943} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- shakaran
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/shakaran/whatly
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 7.6.6
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 28
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- shakaran.whatly
- MSI product code
- {9C64B442-E778-4E9B-A49C-622DF9375943}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whatly free?
Yes. Whatly is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Whatly safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Whatly with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Whatly be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Whatly run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Whatly?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 30, 2026.