[user23894295637]

How do you do that? On any OS I tried (Debian, Windows) it always *forces* me to download the standalone client, otherwise I can't join. There's no alternative link ("Join via web") like MS Teams has for example.

I really feel uncomfortable each time I have to install the client on a machine for my relatives :/

[ydant]

I've always been able to use the in-browser client, but you have to download the client once or twice before the page will update to show the alternative "use browser". It's definitely an intentional dark pattern.

[mehagar]

Check out https://github.com/arkadiyt/zoom-redirector. You can also join meetings from https://pwa.zoom.us/wc/.

[user23894295637]

OMG, thank you so much! That's a huge relief.

I actually started boycotting Zoom meetings where I can. If anyone sends me a zoom invitation and I know that they are not forced by having to be available for larger audiences I suggest them to use basically anything else.

I don't know why, but from the first time I visited their website until today, I have the feeling I can't trust the company.

[woojoo666]

After you click "download Zoom client" the button will turn into a "use Web app". You don't even need to download anything if you cancel the system dialog asking you where to save the download. However I still find this UX pattern incredibly deceptive. People and companies seriously need to stop using Zoom