WhatsApp Contact Extractor
Free JS tool to extract contacts from WhatsApp groups
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A free open-source JavaScript snippet that extracts all contacts from a WhatsApp Web group into a downloadable .tsv file.
- for
- Marketers, community managers, growth hackers who need WhatsApp group contact lists.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
- v1.0.0v1.0.0 — WhatsApp Group Contact Extractor8 months ago
Key features
- Copy-paste script — Run a single JavaScript snippet in the browser console on WhatsApp Web.
- Automatic scrolling — The script scrolls through the entire members list to load all contacts.
- TSV export — Downloads a clean tab-separated file ready for Excel or Google Sheets.
- No dependencies — Works entirely client-side with zero external libraries.
- Privacy-first — All processing stays in the browser; no data is sent to a server.
- Open source — Full source code available on GitHub under MIT license.
Use cases
- Build targeted outreach lists from niche WhatsApp communities
- Save contacts from professional groups for networking
- Audit and track group membership for community management
- Capture prospects for lead generation
- Import contacts directly into a CRM or mailing list
WhatsApp Contact Extractor FAQ
Is this safe to use?+
Yes, the script runs entirely in your browser and never sends data to any server.
Will my WhatsApp account get banned?+
The script only simulates manual scrolling and does not use unofficial APIs, but use it responsibly.
Why does it download a .tsv instead of .csv?+
TSV handles phone numbers and international characters better and opens directly in spreadsheet apps.
What if it says "Could not find the members panel"?+
Ensure the members list panel is fully open and visible before running the script.
Can I use this on the WhatsApp Desktop app?+
No, it only works on WhatsApp Web in a browser.
How large a group can it handle?+
It has been tested on groups with 1000+ members; larger groups take longer to process.
Summarized by DevHunt from github.com · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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