Windows · Chat & Communication

whatsapptray

Name: whatsapptray
Author: D4koon

Extension for the Whatsapp Desktop Client, that enables minimize-to-tray and close-to-tray functionality.

Version 1.9.0 · by D4koon

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Official site: github.com

About whatsapptray

# WhatsappTray

Extension for the Whatsapp Desktop Client, that enables minimize-to-tray and close-to-tray functionality.

## Requirements:

**WhatsApp Desktop Client**: You can download that in the [WhatsApp Official Page](https://www.whatsapp.com/download/)

## Features:

- Minimize/Close button sends WhatsApp window to tray

- Toggle WhatsApp window by clicking on the tray icon

- Show unread messages in tray-icon

- Esc key sends WhatsApp window to tray (optional)

## Configuration:

WhatsappTray can be configured through:

- The **right-click-menue** in the tray. (Changes the values in *appData.ini*)

- The **appData.ini** which is automatically created in the installation-folder after the first start of WhatsappTray

### Advanced Configuration

#### WHATSAPP_STARTPATH

By default WhatsappTray uses the shortcut that was created when WhatsApp was installed to start WhatsApp.

If you want to set a different path to the WhatsApp binary(exe), you can do so by using the 'WHATSAPP_STARTPATH' config in the appData.ini

- *Absolute:* "WHATSAPP_STARTPATH=C:\Users\Dakoon\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\WhatsApp.exe"

- *Relative to the folder in which WhatsappTray.exe lies:* "WHATSAPP_STARTPATH=.\..\WhatsApp.exe"

- Support for variables *%UserProfile%* and *%AppData%*

How to install whatsapptray

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install whatsapptray
Open whatsapptray once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is whatsapptray free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where whatsapptray is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of whatsapptray?

The version listed here is 1.9.0, published /Date(1661. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install whatsapptray from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install whatsapptray. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is whatsapptray safe?

whatsapptray downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.