The web version of the application may cause problems for the user and present instabilities.
WhatsApp is a messaging app widely used by individuals and companies looking for ease when communicating with friends, family, customers and suppliers. The messaging app is the most widely used in Brazil and has over 169 million active users, who use the tool to send messages, photos, audios, videos and make calls and video calls.
The application has a version for Android and iOS cell phones, and also a Web version, which is used through the computer's browser and was launched in 2015, facilitating the routine of companies and people who use the platform professionally and need to deal with many messages and open conversations at once.
Although it makes life much easier for these people, accessing WhatsApp via computer may not be such a good idea in some situations. If you use the web version of the messenger frequently, discover 5 reasons why you shouldn't do so.
Invasion of privacy
When connected to Web version, anyone with access to your computer can read your messages and start conversations, as well as send and download received files. Therefore, the web version of the application can be an easy way for third parties to violate your privacy and gain access to your personal things, since the website does not have a password entry system to block access.
Therefore, it is important to remember to always disconnect your profile from the computer and also remove access to it from your cell phone when you finish using it, so that no one can access your messages.
If your computer has a password, this can help ensure more security for your account if the computer is yours. If it is shared, be sure to log out. WhatsApp, even if the device has a password.
Inability to access functions
The web version of the application is quite useful for some users, however, it has a certain limit on access to features. Despite great advances over time, in this version, it is not possible post status, send location, and receive or make video calls. This inability can be a problem for some users who communicate via computer and need these features.
Synchronization problems
In order to use the web version correctly, your phone and computer must be connected to the internet. Network connection problems can cause instability in the synchronization of devices, which can compromise the loading of incoming and outgoing messages, and the downloading and sending of photos, videos, documents, GIFs, audio files and even stickers.
Incompatibility
Despite being a well-known website that has been operating for a few years, it is not compatible with all available internet browsers. Opera, Firefox and Chrome are compatible with the software, but they are among the main browser options that most harm computers' RAM memory, which is why some users look for alternative browsers that are healthier for their computers. However, some of these browsers may not be compatible with WhatsApp Web.
Allowing one account at a time
WhatsApp Web does not allow you to link more than one account at a time. Once synchronization is performed, it remains active even if the user closes the window or browser and turns off the computer. Therefore, it is not possible for the site to connect more than one account at the same time.
