How to send a WhatsApp message to someone without saving their number
With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is arguably one of the most popular messaging applications on the planet. And the reason for its staggering popularity lies in its sheer simplicity. Just think of it. All a person needs to get WhatsApp up, and running is a smartphone with a data plan and a phone number.
While there is no doubt about the fact that it's this very simplicity that made the app as popular as it is today, you can't help but talk about this annoying problem with the app that I am sure many of you might have encountered.
Well, the thing is rather simple. At the time of publishing this article, there seems to be no easy way to send a WhatsApp message to a person who is not in your phone contacts. This is a particularly annoying issue since there are times when you need to send a one-off WhatsApp message to a person who isn't in your contacts. And to add the person needlessly to your contacts just to send that single, one-time message is a bit too much, right?
While several third-party apps claim to 'fix' this issue for you, you should always tread with caution if you decide to embark on this path. This is simply because many of these apps come from developers with questionable credentials and dubious privacy policies.
What is the solution then, you might be wondering?
In this article, we will show you how to send WhatsApp messages to someone who is not in your contacts. What's even better is the fact that this method doesn't require you to install third-party apps or worry about whether you're phone is running iOS or Android.
How to send a WhatsApp message to someone not in your contacts list
At the outset, let me make it clear that the steps you read below aren't really as confusing as it might look. However, I am sure that once you complete the process, you will get used to it and it will be easier the next time you do it. Anyway, let's dive right in.
The first thing you need to do is to open the browser app on your smartphone.
Once open,
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Type the following link in the search bar: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=XXXXXXXXXXX (In place of the Xs type the phone number of the person you want to contact, including the country code, but without the + sign.)
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This means if the person has an American number (with the +1 prefix), it would look something like this: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=19175550123
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Press 'enter' on your smartphone.
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A WhatsApp window will open asking if you want to send a message to that phone number. Press on 'send message'.
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You will automatically be redirected to WhatsApp with the 'start chatting' window to the person you entered in your phone.
You can use this method every time you want to send a message to someone who you do not wish to add to your contacts list. And like I mentioned earlier, the steps mentioned above might seem daunting initially - but once you get the hang of it, it will be a piece of cake and come to most of you naturally.
Anyway, what do you think of this short but nifty WhatsApp hack? Were you aware of this trick? Do let us know in the comments section below.
whatsapp.ovh i preferred to use
I prefer to use the shortcut wa.me/PHONE_NUMBER
whatsapp.ovh easy way
yes its easy to use and remember path
I use easymessage.app for years!
They have app for Android & iPhone and also for web.
I found the website wha.one very useful. Simple website with one click to open Whatsapp chat without saving to the contact.
I have read this full guide but is this way is secure?
Can I know through this link from among the many numbers, which numbers are on Whats App and which are not?
After comparing the different tools, i find the following the cleanest UI and easiest to use. www.sendwhatsappmsg.com
You can download it as an app on your mobile too
Hey, I am using Wand.ga tool to whatsapp anyone without saving number, and surprisingly they are not annoying me
This worked man!
Thanks Wand.ga really this is not annoying
Yeah! It worked :D
Hello, I always use this web tool:
www.rainer.li/whatsapp
Just enter the number and chat with the person you want.
Tell your friends that they can send WhatsApp messages without having to add the contact to your phone, just visit: www.laborisa.com/node/add
I tried this trick and it worked for some days......after that when I hit message button..the link is redirecting to playstore instead of whatsapp application.......I checked the permissions as well everything is cool.....but I'm not sure how to fix this.......please help
This doesn't work. Is it because I don't allow whatsapp access to my contacts? I don't want whatsapp to have access to my contact list. I just want to send a message.
We don't want to save every contact on our phone then this trick would be advantageous.
My WhatsApp number has been bunned please turn on again my WhatsApp number
Very convenient, thanks a lot !
great article.I am using "WhatsUnsaved" app for this purpose which lets me use call logs and provides pre-saved messages including recent copied text for quick response.I am using it for my marketing purposes.I also found call rejection with whatsapp reply very useful.
Is there any option to send same message to multiple unsaved numbers through PC or Android. Please suggest
I found a simple app called "Easy Message" that does this!
try WhatsUnsaved,the better option
Is there any option to send same message to multiple unsaved numbers through PC or Android. Please suggest
There is a simple website for that either open numbertowhatsapp.bhadoo.net or search "numbertowhatsapp bhadoo" on google.
I wrote a tiny bookmarklet that prompts the user for a phone number and redirects to the whatsapp API.
See my post here: facebook dot com/ethan.shalev/posts/10155089042465025
or simply create a bookmarklet with this URL:
javascript:(function(){
var phone = prompt("Who you gonna call?", "12125552368");
if (phone != null) {
window.location.href = "https [remove these extra characters] :// [and these too] api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=" + phone;
}
})();
what app is that?
I made a simple web app just for this, no install needed, no ad whatsoever
bit dot ly (slash) whatsappany
You can also Add to Home Screen from Chrome's menu to create a shortcut on your launcher desktop, like an app
I saved the address with my country code as a bookmark, so I can go there and just enter the phone number, but Yitzchak Russek is correct, the Quick Message app by Adaptive Bits is more convenient.
Try WhatsUnsaved, better option.
Very nice, easier than the method in the article for sure.
There's a app for that:
"Quick Message"
by "AdaptiveBits"
how great this is! only if you could add consecutive numbers to send broadcast messages... 😄
Great finding Thanks
Try WhatsUnsaved, better option.
Looks good, but the method used above doesn't require any app