New WhatsApp Guest Chats: Message People With No WhatsApp Account

New WhatsApp Feature Will Let You Message People With No WhatsApp

WhatsApp is quietly rolling out a game-changing feature: guest chats. This allows you to message people even if they don’t have a WhatsApp account themselves. The exciting development was first spotted by the vigilant team at *WABetaInfo* in the Android beta version 2.25.22.13 and is expected to launch for both Android and iOS users in a future update.

How Guest Chats Work

So, how does this magic happen? It’s surprisingly simple. WhatsApp users will soon be able to generate a secure chat link. This link can then be shared with anyone via text message, email, or even social media. When the recipient clicks on the link, they’ll be taken to a web-based interface that looks and feels much like WhatsApp Web. From there, they can seamlessly start messaging the WhatsApp user without needing to download the app or create an account. This new functionality allows the non-WhatsApp user to send and receive text messages, all protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your conversations remain private.

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Feature Limitations

While incredibly useful, there are some limitations to keep in mind. Guest chats are designed for basic text communication and do not offer the full WhatsApp experience. This means you won’t be able to:

* Send or receive media files like photos, videos, stickers, GIFs, or documents.
* Use voice notes, video messages, or make calls.
* Join group chats.

These limitations make guest chats ideal for quick, one-on-one text conversations, rather than rich multimedia exchanges. Importantly, even with these limitations, WhatsApp maintains end-to-end encryption for all guest chats, guaranteeing that messages stay private for both parties, regardless of whether they have an official account.

This new guest chat functionality might also be a strategic move in response to the European Union’s push for interoperability, which aims to compel major messaging platforms to offer cross-platform communication options. The feature is currently in its beta testing phase and isn’t yet available to the general public. While WhatsApp hasn’t announced an official launch date, broader availability is anticipated soon.