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7 Easy Fixes if WhatsApp is Showing Browser Not Supported
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Updated onNovember 7, 2024
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You probably are here because your WhatsApp browser is not supported, so stick around, and we will show you what to do.
WhatsApp has grown rapidly to become one of the foremost social messaging services. From texts to emojis, videos to audio, it is easy to pass around information.
While the WhatsApp app on its own is a valuable tool on our devices, it’s often lovely to maintain focus on one device. In such cases, we would rather have WhatsApp open on our computer browsers rather than on the phone.
Sadly, sometimes your browser may not be supported, and you will not be able to use their service. So let’s explore the best solution in this article.
If you have other problems, you can try some easy steps tofix WhatsApp issues on Windows 10 and11.
Why is WhatsApp web not opening in Chrome?
There may be a few reasons for this, but you must note that WhatsApp web does not support every Chrome version, and you may need an upgrade to the most recent version to get it working.
Why is WhatsApp web not working in my mobile?
WhatsApp web works on Desktop devices. You will be directed to download the app if you try to access this service on a mobile device.
Which browser is compatible with WhatsApp web?
Most modern web browsers are compatible with WhatsApp; however, we love to recommend Opera One.
Apart from its many beautiful features, it integrates WhatsApp web right from its sidebar. This means you will not need to change tabs or leave whatever you are working on to use WhatsApp.
The browser also comes with an in-built VPN, making it one of the most secure browsers and the best for Privacy. It’s also a smart browser that brings it’s own AI and a modular AI-ready design.
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What can I do if WhatsApp is showing browser not supported?
1. Clear your browser cache and cookies
Clearing the cache is a good start because browser cookies sometimes tend to leave us in the past. This means even though you give new commands to the browser, it tries to process your commands with the old information it has stored.
Clearing the cache is a potent solution when WhatsApp web is not working on PC or even when WhatsApp web is not supported on Mac. If this does not help, skip to the next solution.
2. Restart your browser
Rebooting your browser is often the tiny nudge needed to solve many simple problems. A restart forces browser processes to completely shut down and allows them to start again correctly.
In some cases, you may even apply a general system restart. This may be a good solution when the WhatsApp browser is not supported in Windows 10 or 11.
3. Update your browser
As we stated earlier, the WhatsApp service will not work on every version of every browser, so you will need to make sure you are on the latest versions for your browser.
After updating and WhatsApp web still does not work, you can move to the next solution.
4. Reset the browser
5. Change your browser
Sometimes, you may simply be using a browser that does not support WhatsApp. A typical example is the Internet Explorer browser.
If this is your case, you must use a different browser. Notable any of the following will be good options:
Typically WhatsApp browser is not supported on Android mobile devices. So in these cases, regardless of the web browser, you will have no luck.
6. Use the desktop app
A desktop app may be better than the web version especially if you want to avoid errors like theout of memory issue while using WhatsApp web.
While we have shown you the process on Windows, the app also will work on Mac. You will first have todownload the WhatsApp appfrom the app store and follow the other steps of the process. It’s a good alternative if the WhatsApp browser is not supported on your Mac.
7. Uninstall recently installed extensions
This may not seem like an obvious solution, but it is one to try. Extensions are often used to enhance browser functionalities, but they also could cause conflicts with your browser and hamper its normal functioning.
Outdated extensions are a danger, and if you notice that your browser has stooped supporting WhatsApp just after installing a specific extension, you may want to delete it to verify if it is causing compatibility issues.
How do I make Opera my default browser on WhatsApp?
To conclude,how do I reset my WhatsApp browseris a question we get a lot. You just have to log out of the web browser and log back in.
Note that while we have not followed a strict order with these solutions, we always advise that you start with more straightforward fixes before trying anything complicated.
To learn more about WhatsApp, don’t miss our guide on how to useWhatsApp for Windows 7. Also our guide onWhatsApp storage location on Windows 11can offer some useful information, so don’t miss it.
Let us know in the comments which of these fixes resolved the problems of no support for WhatsApp web.
More about the topics:WhatsApp Web issues
Afam Onyimadu
Windows Software Expert
Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
