WhatsApp Guest Calls May Let Non-Users Join Voice and Video Meetings Through a Web Link

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new calling feature that could allow people to participate in voice or video calls without creating an account. The proposed feature, informally described as “Guest Calls,” would enable an existing WhatsApp user to invite someone through a secure web link.

The invited person may be able to open the link in a supported browser and request access to the call without installing the WhatsApp application or registering a phone number. This could make WhatsApp calls more convenient for meetings, interviews, customer support and conversations involving people who do not normally use the platform.

However, the feature remains under development. WhatsApp has not officially announced a public release date, and it is not currently available to all users.

How WhatsApp Guest Calls Could Work

According to a report from feature-tracking website WABetaInfo, an existing WhatsApp user would begin by creating a call invitation from the Calls tab. The host may be able to choose between an audio call and a video call before generating a unique link.

That invitation could then be shared through email, SMS or another communication platform. When a recipient without a WhatsApp account opens the link, the call interface would reportedly load through WhatsApp Web.

The guest would not immediately enter the conversation. Instead, the person would send a request to join, which the host would have to approve manually. This approval process is expected to be compulsory for participants joining without an account.

In simple terms, the expected process may look like this:

1. A registered WhatsApp user creates an audio or video call link.

2. The host sends the link to the intended participant.

3. The recipient opens it in a compatible web browser.

4. The recipient continues as a guest without registering an account.

5. The host reviews and approves the guest’s entry request.

6. The guest joins the ongoing call through the browser.

The exact interface and requirements may change before the feature is released.

Guests May Join Calls, but They Cannot Start Them Independently

The reported update does not mean that a person without WhatsApp will be able to independently call any WhatsApp user.

A registered user would still need to create and host the conversation. The non-user would participate only after receiving a valid invitation link and obtaining the host’s approval. Therefore, describing the feature as “calling without a WhatsApp account” can be misleading. It would be more accurate to say that non-users may be allowed to join WhatsApp calls as guests.

Existing WhatsApp call links currently help registered users plan and share group conversations. WhatsApp has previously highlighted the ability to create and manage call links from the Calls tab. The reported guest option would expand that system by removing the account requirement for invited participants.

Why This Feature Could Be Useful

Guest access could help WhatsApp compete more directly with meeting services that allow browser-based participation. It would be particularly useful when the person receiving an invitation cannot or does not want to install another application.

Businesses could use guest calls for customer consultations, job interviews, product demonstrations and technical support. Schools, community groups and families could invite people who are not part of the WhatsApp ecosystem.

The feature could also be useful on work computers where users are not permitted to install new software. WhatsApp officially introduced audio and video calling through WhatsApp Web in July 2026, making browser-based conversations possible without downloading a separate desktop program. Users still need a WhatsApp account for the currently available web-calling service, but the reported guest feature could remove that barrier for invited participants. WhatsApp’s official announcement explains the existing web-calling functionality.

What About Privacy and Security?

Reports suggest that guest conversations would remain end-to-end encrypted. A temporary identifier created through the browser session could reportedly be used to establish the encryption keys needed to protect the call.

Nevertheless, users should remember that encryption does not confirm a participant’s identity. If an invitation is forwarded or posted publicly, someone other than the intended recipient could attempt to use it. The proposed mandatory approval step would give hosts an opportunity to reject unfamiliar guests.

If the feature becomes widely available, users should share call links only through trusted channels. Hosts should check the displayed guest information carefully before allowing anyone to enter. Sensitive personal, financial or workplace information should not be discussed unless every participant has been identified.

Is the Feature Available Now?

No general rollout has been confirmed. The Guest Calls option has reportedly been identified as a feature in development and may not yet be included even in publicly distributed beta versions.

WhatsApp frequently tests features before deciding whether to release them globally. During development, functions can be redesigned, delayed or cancelled. Users should therefore avoid downloading unofficial WhatsApp versions or third-party applications claiming to unlock guest calling early.

If WhatsApp launches the feature, it will likely arrive through an official application or web update. Keeping WhatsApp and the device’s browser updated will help users receive new functionality and security improvements when they become available.

For now, Guest Calls should be treated as an upcoming possibility rather than a confirmed public service. If released as reported, it could make WhatsApp calling considerably more accessible by allowing invited participants to join through a browser—even if they do not have a WhatsApp account of their own.