Launch Chat

Start a WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram chat without saving a number as a contact
AppID:org.vinaygopinath.launchchat
Author:Vinay Gopinath
License:GPL-3.0-only
Donation:
InRepoSince:2024-03-09
LastRepoUpdate:2026-02-10
LastAppUpdate:Unknown
LastVersion:1.6.0
Categories:Internet, Messaging, Phone & SMS
APK source:
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icon Features
* Avoid granting WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram access to your contacts
* Start a one-off conversation with a phone number without cluttering up your contacts
* Click on a phone number in any app or website and share it with "Launch Chat" to start a WhatsApp/Signal/Telegram conversation.

WhatsNew:

* Customizable list of chat apps that can be enabled/disabled, including WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, phone call, and SMS
* Faster navigation to the chat app - no round-trip through the device browser app.
* Faster sharing with Launch Chat - When text is selected, a new "Launch Chat" context menu is available that directly shares the selected text with the app.
* Add a note on history entries - Write down additional context for a phone number/conversation.
* In-app contact pick

anti Anti-Features:
  • NonFreeDep (the application depends on a non-free application):
    ⇒ Requires WhatsApp or Telegram to be installed on your device.
  • NonFreeNet (this application promotes/depends a non-Free network service):
    ⇒ Depends on the WhatsApp and Telegram public API.
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Version 1.6.0 (2026-02-10) no RB details available help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 16.0
  • MinVer: 6.0

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