Linux · Internet & Browsers
Karere
Chat on WhatsApp
by Thiago Fernandes
Official site: flathub.org
About Karere
Karere brings WhatsApp to your Linux desktop with a native look and feel. It integrates
seamlessly with your environment, offering a clean, modern interface that respects your
system's theme and workflow. By wrapping WhatsApp Web, it ensures you have access to
all the latest features while adding powerful desktop-specific capabilities.
Key features include:
Native system notifications and tray icon support
Persistent login sessions so you don't need to scan the QR code every time
Privacy controls and comprehensive spell-checking settings
Smooth performance with hardware acceleration
Proper clipboard integration for text and images
Now built on CEF/Chromium 152. Karere 4.0 replaces the WebKitGTK backend with the
Chromium Embedded Framework, bringing full video attachment playback (H.264/AAC),
multi-account support with isolated sessions, per-account zoom, and a faster, more
compatible rendering engine while keeping the same native GTK4/libadwaita shell.
How to install Karere
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.tobagin.karere
- Open Karere once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Karere free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Karere is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Karere from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.tobagin.karere. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Karere safe?
Karere downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
