WhatsApp Web allows users to access their WhatsApp messages and accounts through a web browser on their computer. One common question users have is whether they still get notifications when using WhatsApp Web.
Do you get notifications on WhatsApp Web?
The short answer is yes, you can get notifications on WhatsApp Web. However, how you get notifications and which notifications you receive depends on your device and settings.
On WhatsApp Web, notifications mirror the notifications you have set up on your paired mobile device. For example, if you have notifications enabled for all new messages on your mobile WhatsApp app, you will also get notifications for new messages on WhatsApp Web when you are actively using it.
However, there are some caveats. WhatsApp Web does not provide notifications when the web browser tab is not open or the computer is asleep/locked. This means you will only get alerts for new WhatsApp messages on your computer while you have WhatsApp Web actively open.
Setting up notifications on mobile
To get notifications on WhatsApp Web, you first need to enable notifications on your mobile device:
- On an iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > WhatsApp and toggle on Allow Notifications.
- On Android, go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > WhatsApp > Notifications and toggle on Show Notifications.
You can customize which notifications you receive by adjusting the notification settings within WhatsApp on your mobile device. For example, you can enable or disable sound alerts, popup notifications, or badge icons.
Enabling desktop notifications
In addition to mobile notifications, you can enable browser notifications specifically for WhatsApp Web:
- On Chrome, click the lock icon left of the URL and allow notifications.
- On Firefox, click the popup asking to allow notifications.
- On Safari, go to Safari > Preferences > Websites and allow notifications for web.whatsapp.com.
This makes sure you get native desktop notifications from WhatsApp Web when the browser tab is not actively open.
Types of notifications on WhatsApp Web
With notifications enabled on mobile and web, here are some of the notifications you can receive on WhatsApp Web:
- New messages – Get notified when receiving new chats/messages in any WhatsApp conversation.
- Group notifications – Notified when mentioned or replied to in a WhatsApp group.
- Call notifications – Get alerts when receiving incoming WhatsApp voice or video calls.
- Status updates – Be notified when your WhatsApp contacts update their status.
Do keep in mind message preview content and sender details may be hidden for privacy depending on your notification settings.
Why notifications sometimes don’t work
There are a few common reasons why you may miss notifications on WhatsApp Web:
- Notifications are disabled on your mobile device. Double check they are enabled under WhatsApp settings.
- The WhatsApp Web browser tab is closed or the computer is locked/asleep. Notifications will only appear when actively using the desktop.
- Your computer has Do Not Disturb enabled, blocking notifications. Make sure to allow WhatsApp notifications.
- Your browser has blocked notifications from WhatsApp Web specifically. Re-enable permissions in Chrome/Firefox/Safari.
- Your Internet connection is unstable or disconnected. Make sure your devices are online.
Troubleshooting tips
If notifications still do not appear on WhatsApp Web, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Restart your mobile device and computer.
- Log out and log back into WhatsApp Web to reconnect.
- Clear your browser’s cache and data for WhatsApp Web.
- Update WhatsApp to the latest version on mobile and desktop.
- Check OS and browser settings for notification permissions.
- Temporarily disable any VPNs, firewalls, or ad blockers.
- Try pairing WhatsApp Web on a different device.
Conclusion
To summarize, WhatsApp Web provides mirrored notifications from your mobile device when actively using the desktop browser version. This includes notifications for new messages, group mentions, calls, and status updates. You need to have notifications enabled on mobile first, and can also allow native browser notifications on the desktop for full functionality when the WhatsApp Web tab is closed. With the right settings, notifications on WhatsApp Web work reliably, but there are some troubleshooting steps to follow if you encounter issues.
| Notification Type | Description |
|---|---|
| New Messages | Get alerts for incoming messages in WhatsApp chats |
| Group Notifications | Notified when mentioned or replied to in a group |
| Call Notifications | Get alerts for incoming WhatsApp voice and video calls |
| Status Updates | See notification when your contacts update their status |
Key Takeaways
- Enable notifications on mobile device first.
- Allow desktop notifications in browser settings.
- Only get notifications when WhatsApp Web tab is open.
- Notifications mirror mobile, include messages, groups, calls, status.
- Troubleshoot connectivity and notification settings if issues.
WhatsApp Web notifications allow you to stay up to date with your WhatsApp conversations while at your computer. As long as notifications are configured properly on both mobile and desktop, WhatsApp Web provides a convenient way to message and chat from multiple devices.