# Open Chat - Direct Message & C

> Direct chat with anyone in WhatsApp. Open chat with numbers not in contacts.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/open.chat.whatsapp.directchat.message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open.chat.whatsapp.directchat.message)

## Overview

- **ID:** `open.chat.whatsapp.directchat.message`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Winterfell Applab - Clone App & Status Downloader
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 2,093,374
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (7,149 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.02.0602
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2019-12-03
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=open.chat.whatsapp.directchat.message)
- **Website:** [https://flashvpn-f68d4.firebaseapp.com/open\_chat.html](https://flashvpn-f68d4.firebaseapp.com/open_chat.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://flashvpn-f68d4.firebaseapp.com/open\_chat.html](https://flashvpn-f68d4.firebaseapp.com/open_chat.html)

## Description

Open Chat for WhatsApp is a lightweight Chrome extension that enables you to send direct messages on WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business without the hassle of adding contacts. Whether you want to chat with someone new, message yourself for notes, or create and share your own WhatsApp contact link, this tool simplifies it all. It stores your message history for easy access and respects your privacy by not collecting personal data. Based on WhatsApp's official open API, the extension ensures a simple, safe, and efficient messaging experience without affiliation to WhatsApp Inc. Enjoy straightforward messaging in 3 easy steps: input a number, type your message, and start chatting or share your contact link.

## Rankings

- #43,787 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `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`
- `open.chat.whatsapp.directchat.message.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users express strong approval for Open Chat, describing it as good/excellent, helpful, and reliable. The app earns consistent positive sentiment across multiple reviews, with several phrases like 'love it' and 'very good'. The few mentions indicate it effectively fulfills its purpose, though there are no widespread downsides in the sample. A single user cautions about potential spam with WhatsApp Business, but this is not echoed by others.

### Pros

- Very positive overall reception across reviews (frequent use of words like good, excellent, very good, love it).
- Perceived usefulness and practicality; reviewers note it helps and "does the job well".
- Enthusiastic praise across languages and expressions, indicating broad user satisfaction.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open.chat.whatsapp.directchat.message)