The official WhatsApp Desktop app is no longer supported on macOS 10.13.6 (High Sierra). According to WhatsApp Help Center, the app now requires macOS 12.1 or newer.
As of current stable releases (e.g., 24.17.74), no public version 10136 exists. Possible explanations:
System Requirement: The current official WhatsApp for Mac requires macOS 11.0+.
The most reliable method for older systems is using your browser.
If you see a red banner inside WhatsApp that says “Update required to continue syncing,” that’s your signal to move to 10136 or newer.
Title: Bridging the Gap: The Evolution, Utility, and Challenges of WhatsApp on macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
No software is perfect. As of this writing, users have reported the following issues to the WhatsApp Beta Feedback forum regarding build 10136: