whatsapp app not working on my new mac its been loading for hours now
safaalam
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User level: Level 1 (5 points)whatsapp not working on new macbook air
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 6:34 AM
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PreCognition
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User level: Level 6 (12,236 points)Sep 17, 2026 12:52 PM in response to safaalam
I’d first force-quit WhatsApp and restart the Mac. Press Option-Command-Esc, select WhatsApp, then click Force Quit.
After restarting, check the App Store for a WhatsApp update and try again.
If it still sits on the loading screen, try WhatsApp Web in Safari. If that works normally, the problem is probably with the Mac app rather than your WhatsApp account or connection.
Before deleting/reinstalling WhatsApp, I’d make sure your chats are still available on your iPhone and that you have a current WhatsApp backup.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358964