ZeroWhats is a minimalist, privacy-first WhatsApp Web desktop client for Linux, macOS, and Windows: native notifications, an app-lock with auto-lock, a tray unread counter, and no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is ZeroWhats?
ZeroWhats by ZauJulio is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It is written in Rust.
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 1.5.2, released on August 18, 2026. The version history goes back to July 21, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ZauJulio/ZeroWhats) has 11 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Discord.
Project description on GitHub: “ZeroWhats — WhatsApp desktop client built with Tauri”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ZeroWhats is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ZeroWhats 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:
4E701479BD982379D37D6B3146129FAFD6DA0B66B791693A7CB58CEA5D3C5A46· 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
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.2Latest | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.0 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ZauJulio.ZeroWhats -emsiexec /i ZeroWhats_1.5.2_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ZauJulio
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ZauJulio/ZeroWhats
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.5.2
- Released
- August 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 11
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ZauJulio.ZeroWhats
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZeroWhats free?
Yes. ZeroWhats is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ZeroWhats 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 ZeroWhats 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 ZeroWhats be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ZeroWhats 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 ZeroWhats?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 21, 2026.
What are alternatives to ZeroWhats?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Discord, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
