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WhatsApp Tests ‘Guest Chats’ in Android Beta for Account-Free Messaging

The web-based feature uses unique links to enable one-on-one end-to-end encrypted chats with non-WhatsApp users without requiring app installation.

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Overview

  • The feature was spotted in WhatsApp’s Android beta 2.25.22.13 and remains in active development.
  • Invitation links launch browser-based chats that require no installation or account creation.
  • Guest Chats preserve end-to-end encryption to ensure only participants can read messages.
  • The mode supports only one-on-one text messaging and excludes media sharing, voice or video features, and group chats.
  • Meta is advancing the tool to satisfy EU Digital Markets Act interoperability mandates ahead of a wider release.