WhatsApp for iPad: How to Install & Use in 2025 [Complete Guide]
Looking to use WhatsApp for iPad in 2025? You’re not alone. After years of waiting, Meta has finally released official support for WhatsApp on iPad, and it’s easier than ever to set up.
In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through:
- How to install WhatsApp on iPad
- Features you get (and what’s still missing)
- Screenshots of the setup process
- Whether it’s worth using right now
Let’s get started!
Can You Use WhatsApp on iPad?
Yes! As of 2025, WhatsApp now supports iPads officially via the Linked Devices feature.
That means:
- No jailbreak
- No third-party apps
- No browser hacks
Just download the official app and link it to your phone. Done!
How to Install WhatsApp on iPad [Step-by-Step]
Step 1: Download WhatsApp on Your iPad
Open the App Store on your iPad, search for WhatsApp Messenger, and install it.
Step 2: Open WhatsApp on iPad
Once installed, open the app — you’ll see a QR code on the screen.
Step 3: Link from Your Phone
On your Android or iPhone:
- Open WhatsApp > Tap the 3-dot menu (or Settings on iPhone)
- Tap Linked Devices
- Tap Link a Device
- Scan the QR code shown on your iPad
Done! WhatsApp will now sync all chats to your iPad.
Features of WhatsApp on iPad
- View and reply to all messages
- Send media (photos, videos, files)
- Dark mode and large keyboard support
- Split-screen multitasking
- Full message sync from your phone
What You Can’t Do Yet
- No calling support (voice/video)
- You can’t register a WhatsApp account directly on iPad
- Notifications may lag if WhatsApp is closed
Is It Worth Using?
Yes — especially if you use your iPad for work, reading, or multitasking. While it’s not a standalone app yet, the current version is reliable, clean, and fast.
Final Thoughts
This long-awaited update finally brings WhatsApp to iPads, and it works great for messaging and media. Stay tuned — future updates could bring voice/video calling and standalone support soon.
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