WhatsApp web is a desktop version of WhatsApp Messenger launched on 21 January 2015 for android, blackberry, and window phone users only. But later the company launched it for iOS and Nokia users as well. Now you can also operate your web.whatsapp.com on your computer and laptop.
Supported web browser: WhatsApp Web works best on popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera. Ensure that you are using one of these supported browsers for the best compatibility and functionality.
QR code scanning capability: Uses a whatsapp web qr code to establish a connection between your phone and computer. Ensure that your smartphone has a working camera and the ability to scan QR codes.
Phone and computer proximity: During the setup process, your phone needs to be near your computer. This is required for scanning the QR code displayed on the WhatsApp Web page using your phone's camera.
You can see the status on web WhatsApp; there is the standard ‘Status icon,’ the one with broken arched lines in a circle. It is located on the top left corner with the Chat and Menu option. You can click on it, and then you will see the list of people with status, you can click on any person to see their status.