Send WhatsApp Messages Without Saving Contacts: 5 Easy Methods

WhatsApp has become the messaging app of choice for billions of users worldwide. While the platform offers a seamless communication experience, it typically requires saving contacts to initiate chats. However, there are situations where you may need to send a message without adding the number to your contact list.

Here are five easy methods to send WhatsApp messages without saving number:

Method 1: Using WhatsApp application

Open WhatsApp and copy the mobile number you want to send a message to.

Tap the New Chat button and select your name under WhatsApp Contacts.

Paste the cell phone number into the text box and click “Send.”

Tap the mobile phone number. If the person is on WhatsApp, the “Chat with” option will appear.

Tap Chat With to start a conversation.

Method 2: Creating a link in your browser

Open your browser (on mobile or desktop).

Paste the following link into the address bar:

Replace “xxxxxxxxxx” with the cell phone number, including the country code (e.g.

Press Enter and tap “Go to Chat” to open the WhatsApp chat window.

Method 3: Using Truecaller app

Open the Truecaller app and search for the mobile number.

Scroll down and tap the WhatsApp icon next to the number.

This will open a WhatsApp chat window for that number.

Method 4: Using Google Assistant (Android)

Activate Google Assistant and say: “Send a WhatsApp to.” [mobile number with country code].” (e.g. “Send a WhatsApp to +919876543210”).

Dictate the message you want to send.

Google Assistant sends the WhatsApp message to the specified number.

Method 5: Using Siri Shortcuts (iPhone)

Open the Siri Shortcuts app.

Go to Settings > Shortcuts and turn on “Allow untrusted shortcuts.”

Download the WhatsApp to Non-Contact shortcut (search online or use a provided link).

Add the shortcut and enter the mobile number to open a new WhatsApp chat window.