Communication · Open source
Launch Chat
Vinay Gopinath
Start a WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram chat without saving a number as a contact
Opens the official F-Droid page
About Launch Chat
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.
What's new in 1.6.0
* 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
How to install Launch Chat
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open Launch Chat from your app drawer.


