# WhatsApp tests in-app browser for iOS chats

> WhatsApp beta users can now open any link in chats without leaving the app.
- Title: WhatsApp tests in-app browser for iOS chats · WABetaInfo
- Summary: WhatsApp beta users can now open any link in chats without leaving the app. WhatsApp is developing an in-app browser for iOS that lets users open links…
- Keywords: whatsapp, ios, in-app browser, chat links, beta testing, whatsapp beta, technology, apps, tests, in-app, browser, chats
- Source: WABetaInfo — https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-testing-an-in-app-browser-for-chats-on-ios
- Author: WABetaInfo
- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whatsapp, ios, in-app browser, chat links, beta testing, whatsapp beta, technology, apps
## WhatsApp in-app browser feature
WhatsApp is developing an in-app browser for chats on iOS.
## Users enable in-app browser
Users will enable the in-app browser from app settings to open links within chats.
## Business links previously limited
WhatsApp previously limited this feature to business links meeting technical requirements.
## Full in-app browser coming
WhatsApp is developing a full in-app browser for all links in chats on ios.
## How to use in-app browser
Users open links within chats without switching to safari or other browsers.
## Browsing data management
Users can clear cookies and cache from websites visited in whatsapp browser.
## Next steps for feature
WhatsApp will release in-app browser to beta testers in future ios update.
## Key takeaway

WhatsApp is developing an in-app browser for iOS that lets users open links directly in chats without switching to Safari.