Following the deprecation of the desktop app, the users who open it will see an expiration message and will be prompted to switch to the new native app to keep using the messaging app on their devices.
The Electron-based desktop app of WhatsApp is no longer available to users as the messaging platform has officially “deprecated” the version on Windows.
Since the WhatsApp Desktop app built with the Electron framework is expired, users need to download the native desktop app for Windows from the Microsoft Store.
The transition drew reactions of dissatisfaction from some users as the native app lacks the quick replies, catalog management, for effective customer communication.
As can be seen in this screenshot, the users will see this expiration message when they open the Electron-based WhatsApp Desktop application.
Under the message, there is a button clicking which will redirect the users to the new native app on their desktop computers.
“The Electron framework allows developers to make cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies by developing a single codebase that work across many operating systems.The native apps have a smoother and intuitive user interface, better responsiveness, and enhanced stability, delivering a more robust and reliable messaging service.
Who want to have access to business tools can consider using WhatsApp Web as a temporary solution.The WhatsApp news tracker said it is hoping for the release of business features for the native app as well soon.
