Curated sound library
Nine hand-picked alerts — from quiet chimes to playful clops. No bad ones.
Free · Open source · Chrome extension
Change your WhatsApp Web notification sound.
Swap that flat default ping for a pop, a chime, a harp — or a clop. Install WhatSound, pick a vibe, refresh the tab. That's it.
Tiny extension, big personality.
Built for the one feature WhatsApp Web forgot.
One click to switch
Preview, pick, refresh. Your new sound sticks across sessions.
Zero tracking
No analytics, no accounts, no message access. Open source, MIT licensed.
Lightweight
Under 1 MB total. The popup loads instantly and idles silently.
Works everywhere Chromium does
Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera, Vivaldi — install once, vibe everywhere.
Easy reset
Want the default back? Clear your cache and you're done.
How it works
Three steps. Under thirty seconds. No restart.
Install WhatSound
Add the extension from GitHub or the Chrome Web Store. It only runs on web.whatsapp.com.
Pick your sound
Open the popup on WhatsApp Web, preview each sound, and click Pick on the one you like.
Refresh and chill
Refresh the WhatsApp Web tab. Your next message arrives with your new sound.
The sound library
Nine alerts to fit any mood — from focused work to "make me smile."
- Pop
- Chill guitar
- Positive
- Start
- Clop
- Bloop
- Ding ding
- Soft chime
- Harp
Frequently asked questions
Everything people usually want to know before installing.
Can I change the WhatsApp Web notification sound?
WhatsApp Web doesn't let you change the notification sound natively. WhatSound is a free Chrome extension that swaps the cached audio asset so you can pick a different sound.
Is WhatSound free?
Yes — WhatSound is free, open source (MIT licensed), and contains no ads or trackers.
Does WhatSound work on the WhatsApp mobile app?
No — WhatSound only works on WhatsApp Web (web.whatsapp.com) in a Chromium-based desktop browser. It can't change sounds inside the iOS or Android app.
How do I reset the default WhatsApp notification sound?
Clear your browser cache for web.whatsapp.com. The next time the page loads, WhatsApp will fetch the original notification sound.
Does WhatSound see my messages?
No. WhatSound only reads and replaces the cached notification audio file. It does not access, send, or store any chats, contacts, or message data.
Which browsers are supported?
Any Chromium-based browser on desktop — including Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera and Vivaldi — that supports Chrome Web Store extensions.