WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, allowing users to easily communicate with friends, family, and colleagues. While WhatsApp offers a broadcast feature to send messages to multiple contacts at once, you may sometimes want to send the same message to several people without using broadcast lists.
In this article, we’ll explore a few methods to send WhatsApp messages to multiple contacts on Android without using the broadcast feature. Whether you want to protect recipient privacy or customize messages for each contact, these techniques will help you efficiently communicate with multiple people.
Method 1: Create a Group
One of the easiest ways to send a message to multiple contacts without broadcast is by creating a WhatsApp group. Here’s how:
- Open WhatsApp and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select New group from the menu.
- Choose the contacts you want to include in the group and tap the green arrow.
- Enter a group name and tap the green checkmark to create the group.
- Type your message and tap the send icon.
Your message will be sent to all group members individually. Each recipient will see the message as a private chat with you, without knowing who else received the same message.
Note: WhatsApp groups have a limit of 256 participants. If you need to message more contacts, consider using one of the other methods below.
Method 2: Forward a Message
Another way to send the same message to multiple contacts is by forwarding an existing message. Follow these steps:
- Open a chat containing the message you want to forward.
- Tap and hold the message until the options menu appears.
- Tap the forward icon (arrow pointing right).
- Select the contacts you want to send the message to.
- Tap the send icon.
The selected message will be forwarded to each contact individually, appearing as a private conversation.
Tip: You can forward a message to up to five contacts at once. If you need to send it to more people, repeat the process.
Method 3: Copy and Paste
If you want to send a new message to multiple contacts, you can compose it once and paste it into individual chats. Here’s how:
- Open any chat in WhatsApp.
- Type your message in the text field.
- Tap and hold the message text, then select Copy from the options menu.
- Go back to your chat list and open a chat with the first contact you want to message.
- Tap and hold the text field, then select Paste to insert your message.
- Tap the send icon.
- Repeat steps 4-6 for each additional contact.
This method allows you to efficiently send the same message to multiple people without using broadcast lists.
Method 4: Use Third-Party Apps
Several third-party apps available on the Google Play Store claim to enable bulk messaging on WhatsApp. However, using these apps comes with risks:
- They may violate WhatsApp’s terms of service, leading to account suspension.
- They often require access to your WhatsApp account and contacts, raising privacy concerns.
- Message delivery and formatting may be inconsistent.
We recommend sticking to the native WhatsApp methods described above for reliability and security.
Conclusion
Sending WhatsApp messages to multiple contacts without using broadcast lists is possible through various methods on Android. Creating a group, forwarding messages, or copying and pasting text allows you to communicate with several people while maintaining privacy and customization.
Remember to respect your contacts’ preferences and avoid sending unsolicited or excessive messages. By using these techniques responsibly, you can efficiently stay in touch with multiple people on WhatsApp without overwhelming them or compromising their privacy.
Happy messaging!
