Whatsapp Desktop for OS 10.15.7

Same problem here, when you download an older version the program automatically makes the update installing it and you can't run it... I'm using Catalina 10.15.7... Anyone has a solution?

After working with FreeChat the application hasn't been updated in a while and it's buggy. The best solution is to open Whatsapp web in Google Chrome. Then go to the 3 dot menu -> Save and Share -> Install Whatsapp Web. This saves the Whatsapp web as an individual application that will have its own dock icon and work exactly as the old Whatsapp. Give it a try, it's a great solution.

I had the same problem.

I found an old version of WhatsApp app. version 2.2349.51 on this site :

https://whatsapp-desktop.fr.uptodown.com/mac/versions

and now WhatsApp app. works well with macOS Catalina.

It is possible to use https://web.whatsapp.com on Safari for example. That's working with macOS Catalina.

This solution doesn't work, the files are incorrect for OS 10.15.7 :(

I had the same problem but my problem was resolved by using another application, namely FreeChat for Whatsapp from Rocky Sand Studio Ltd which you can find in the App Store on your Mac.

The appearance and features are very similar or could even be said to be the same as my previous WhatsApp desktop. I hope this helps.

https://apps.apple.com/id/app/freechat-for-whatsapp/id1084346074?mt=12

It seems that while older versions of WhatsApp can be downloaded and installed, when activated, the program automatically looks for the latest update and there's no way to stop it doing that. The result is the same old message that an upgrade in OS is required and since I'm running a perfectly functional but apparently outdated Mac mid 20212 MacBook Air with Catalina, there is no other option but to use the web version of WhatsApp. Sigh.

the automatic updates on my system preferences are unchecked. Older version of Whatsapp still goes on auto update as soon as it starts. Mid2012, catalina..

No luck here

It worked for a bit but then it crashed again so I decided to use Opera's Whatsapp sidebar feature since the browser is open anyway. Works a treat and doesn't use as much CPU/resources as the app so depending on the browser you're using, I'd rather go for this option.

Hi there!

Had the same problem and went back to last week's Version 2.2349.51 which you can just look up or find it here:

Whatsapp Versions

What I noticed though is, that when the desktop version crashed my phone still tried to connect to the macbook in terms of linked devices and I ended up having 4 connections from the same macbook pro so keep an eye out...

Otherwise some screenshots that apparently we have switch to the whatsappweb but for now I'll stick to the old release...

No solution. WhatsUp goes to upgrade mode and decides to upgrade or not launch at all .... and break the installed old version with message to upgrade your MAC version.

Had the same problem. The only versión that worked for me is 2.2353.64 which I was able to recover using Time Machine. But this really sucks, every time that WhatsApp releases an update, this happens. I'm using WhatsApp web instead and using the feature "Download App" from Chrome which allow me to have the WhatsApp web as an independent window and right now it works better than the official desktop app for Catalina. I fact, now I can use the play pause button for my music which the desktop app seems to damage once is open.

Your suggestion seemed quite logical, so I followed the directions you posted and disabled the automatic update option. I even tried consecutively loading three older versions but each time the prompt would not allow any alternatives other than to update before proceeding with opening WhatsApp.

After the step above was completed, the following message popped up when attempting to run an older version of WhatsApp.

I have automatic updates and check for updates unticked in my macbook pro / Big Sur 2013. I've downloaded an older version of WhatsApp - still when i try to start the app it checks for updates and won't load.