# Does WhatsApp work on macOS 28?

> **Short answer: yes.** WhatsApp runs natively on Apple silicon (checked October 4, 2026), so it keeps working on macOS 28 without Rosetta. If Finder shows your copy as “Intel”, it is an old download; get the current version from the developer.

## Key facts

- Architecture: Universal (checked October 4, 2026)
- Native Apple silicon version: Available (https://www.whatsapp.com/download)
- Keep86 status: Not tested yet
- Last verified: 2026-10-04

## Questions about WhatsApp

### Does WhatsApp work on Apple silicon?

Yes. WhatsApp has a native Apple silicon version, so it runs on M-series Macs without any translation layer.

### Does WhatsApp need Rosetta 2?

No. The current version runs natively on Apple silicon, so it doesn’t use Rosetta 2 and isn’t affected when Apple removes it in macOS 28. Only an old Intel download of it would be.

### How can I keep using WhatsApp after macOS 28?

Keep it up to date from the developer. If Finder shows your copy as “Application (Intel)”, replace it with the current download.

## Sources

- Keep86 app compatibility list: WhatsApp runs natively on Apple silicon. — https://www.whatsapp.com/download (2026-10-05)

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Architecture data partly from Homebrew (formulae.brew.sh), used under the BSD 2-Clause licence.
Source: https://keep86.com/apps/whatsapp