# Open WA chat - Privacy app

> Use Open WA chat (OWC) to open chat for WhatsApp without saving phone number

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/wa.openchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wa.openchat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `wa.openchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vicky Bonick
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 3,193
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-20
- **First published:** 2022-11-27
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 3.18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wa.openchat)
- **Website:** [https://www.apps2sd.info/](https://www.apps2sd.info/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.apps2sd.info/owc/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.apps2sd.info/owc/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

"Open WA chat - Privacy app" is an Android application that allows users to initiate WhatsApp chats without saving phone numbers, addressing privacy concerns. It enables direct messaging without the need to store contacts, making it ideal for communicating with unfamiliar individuals. Additionally, users can send messages to themselves for notes or to-do lists. The app does not display ads and is not affiliated with WhatsApp Inc. Ensure compliance with local laws while using this functionality.

## Rankings

- #825,837 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `wa.openchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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