Does WhatsApp Run on Windows on Arm? ✓ Yes — Native Arm64

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WhatsApp runs natively on Windows on Arm.

Arm support since version 2.2421.1.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

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Publisher: Meta
Type: Native Arm64
Version: 2.2421.1.0
Source: Qualcomm · Source
Data updated: Sep 16, 2026

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Data updated: Sep 16, 2026
Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026
Device test date: Not recorded

An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.

Microsoft Store ↗ Arm64 Sep 16, 2026

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Qualcomm · Source · Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

WhatsApp on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does WhatsApp work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

WhatsApp runs natively on Windows on Arm. Arm support since version 2.2421.1.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

Is WhatsApp native Arm64 or emulated?

WhatsApp ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.

Does WhatsApp work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

WhatsApp is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.