Why export WhatsApp contacts to Excel?
WhatsApp is the world's most popular messaging app, but it lacks one crucial feature for businesses: Contact Export.
If you use WhatsApp for sales, support, or community management, you have valuable data locked inside your chat list. Exporting this data to Excel allows you to:
- Import leads into your CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
- Create backup lists of your customers
- Run SMS or email marketing campaigns
- Analyze your group demographics
Step 1: Open WhatsApp Web
Open web.whatsapp.com on your computer. Make sure you are logged in.
Step 2: Install WaVault
Download the WaVault extension for Chrome/Edge. It runs entirely locally in your browser, ensuring your data stays private and secure.
Step 3: Choose What to Export
Once installed, open the WaVault dashboard over your WhatsApp Web. You will see options to export:
- All Contacts: Everyone you have ever chatted with.
- Saved Contacts: Only people in your address book.
- Unsaved Numbers: New leads you haven't saved yet.
- Group Participants: Members of specific groups.
Step 4: Select 'Excel' Format
Choose .xlsx (Excel) as your export format. WaVault formats the data into proper columns (Name, Phone, Country, Labels) automatically.
Step 5: Download
Click export. Your file will download instantly. No waiting, no cloud processing.
Start Exporting Now
Install WaVault extension and export your WhatsApp contacts in seconds.
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