# DirectChat-Chat without saving

> This App can open any number in WhatsApp without saving it in your contact list.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pulk.directchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pulk.directchat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pulk.directchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pulket
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 155,052
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (316 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-16
- **First published:** 2021-06-27
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pulk.directchat)
- **Website:** [https://ia88623bb.app-ads-txt.com](https://ia88623bb.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://directchat-open.flycricket.io/privacy.html](https://directchat-open.flycricket.io/privacy.html)

## Description

DirectChat is a simple and lightweight Chrome extension that lets you open WhatsApp chats with any phone number without saving it to your contacts. Using WhatsApp's official public API, this tool facilitates quick messaging by allowing you to enter a number and instantly open a chat window in WhatsApp. It respects your privacy by not collecting any personal data and adheres to local laws and WhatsApp usage policies.

Ideal for users who want to message unsaved numbers or even send notes to themselves on WhatsApp, DirectChat avoids extra features and permissions to provide a streamlined user experience. While multimedia messaging is not currently supported, the extension is actively maintained with simplicity and speed as priorities.

## Rankings

- #180,273 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.pulk.directchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate DirectChat for its simplicity and ability to send WhatsApp messages without saving contacts, helping keep contact lists uncluttered. The app is praised for its clean, lightweight design and ease of use. However, common complaints include frequent advertisements, inconvenient input for phone numbers with country codes, and limited support for WhatsApp Business chat. Minor UI issues like misspellings and exit prompts were also noted. Overall, users find the app highly useful with room for improvements in advertising and business WhatsApp integration.

### Pros

- Allows chatting on WhatsApp without saving contact numbers.
- Easy to use and very user-friendly interface.
- Lightweight and clean app design.
- Helps avoid cluttering contact list with unnecessary numbers.
- Useful for quickly sending messages and for self-chat functions.

### Cons

- Presence of unwanted advertisements.
- Inconvenient handling of phone numbers with country codes requiring manual selection.
- Lack of support for WhatsApp Business messages or need for clearer integration with WhatsApp Business.
- Some minor issues like incorrect spelling and intrusive prompts when exiting the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pulk.directchat)