Yes, for calls and media. WhatsApp uses your Microphone and Camera for voice/video calls and sending photos, and requests Screen Recording only for in-call screen sharing. It doesn't need accessibility or full disk access. To check on your Mac, open System Settings, go to Privacy & Security, and review the Camera, Microphone, Screen & System Audio Recording, Accessibility, and Full Disk Access lists for WhatsApp.
Messaging
Yes, for calls and media. WhatsApp uses your Microphone and Camera for voice/video calls and sending photos, and requests Screen Recording only for in-call screen sharing. It doesn't need accessibility or full disk access.
“Used” = needed for a core feature · “Optional” = only for a specific feature · “No” = not normally requested
Mic and camera handle calls and capturing media; Screen Recording is only for sharing your screen on a call.
Revoke camera/mic/screen access if you only use WhatsApp for text — it'll prompt again when needed.
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It can only use the mic during an active call, and only with Microphone permission granted. There's no evidence it records ambient audio.
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