WhatsApp lets users call people without an account

Summary

WhatsApp users can now invite people without an account to join group and one-on-one calls, according to 9to5Mac. The Verge also reports that WhatsApp calls can include people who do not have the app.

Timeline

1. The Verge

   14 Oct 2026, 16:03 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports that WhatsApp now lets users call people who do not have WhatsApp.

2. 9to5Mac

   14 Oct 2026, 22:39 UTCSource ↗

   9to5Mac reports that WhatsApp users can invite people without an account to join group and one-on-one calls.