Snapchat Arrives on Windows via the Microsoft Store

Snapchat finally arrives for Windows users on Microsoft Store. For, Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers, the social media platform’s Progressive Web App (PWA) would run through Microsoft Edge.

The platform is based on Snap’s web version and powered by Microsoft’s Chromium-based Microsoft Edge, Windows Central reported.

Through Microsoft Edge, Windows would treat it like a desktop app - including the app in the Start Menu, notification support, and more. The Snapchat app is 1.4MB in size and guarantees that it is always up to date and has the exact same features as the web version.

Snapchat PWA will allow users to see stories, access messages, and get notifications on their Windows laptops. You can simply download the PWA version from the Microsoft Store similar to the web version of the app for free. Moreover, the Web version of the app can only work with the Chrome browser.

The company launched the web version of its app in July in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for its Snapchat plus subscribers. However, it was made free for all in September.

Meanwhile, Snapchat has partnered with Amazon to provide a virtual try-on experience to users. The collaboration came after Snapchat introduced several upgrades to appeal to the brands. MAC Cosmetics, Ultra Beauty, American Eagle, Puma, Chanel, Walmart, and LVMH are some brands that have partnered with Snapchat.

It seems to give users the option to chat, make calls (even video), and click photos via the camera, having similar interfaces to WhatsApp and Instagram.

Further, the app store listing says that you can install the PWA version on up to 10 Windows devices as long as you have signed in to your Microsoft account.