How to Use WA Contacts Extractor: A Simple Guide
Getting started with WA Contacts Extractor is quick and easy. Follow these steps to begin exporting your WhatsApp contacts:
Prefer watching? Here's a quick video walkthrough.
Install the Extension
1. Open the WA Contacts Extractor page on the Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons.
2. Click the "Add to Chrome" (or your browser's equivalent) button.
3. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click "Add extension."
4. Once installed, you'll see the WA Contacts Extractor icon (you might need to pin it) in your browser's toolbar.
Chrome Web Store
Official extension download
WhatsApp Web
web.whatsapp.com
Open WhatsApp Web and Log In
1. Navigate to web.whatsapp.com in your browser.
2. If you're not already logged in, scan the QR code using the WhatsApp app on your phone.
Quick Tip: Open WhatsApp on your phone → Tap Menu (or Settings) → Linked Devices → Link a Device.
Launch WA Contacts Extractor
1. Once WhatsApp Web is fully loaded and you can see your chats, click on the WA Contacts Extractor icon in your browser's toolbar.
2. The extension's interface will pop up.
Extension Interface
Click the toolbar icon to open
Click HereChoose a Source
Choose What to Export
At the top of the extension, pick where to export contacts from:
- Groups: Tick one or more groups, or click All. Turn on Include admin to keep group admins.
- Chats: Export the people you chat with, or all valid WhatsApp contacts saved in your phone.
- Labels: Export contacts by the labels you use in WhatsApp Business.
- Countries: Export contacts from the countries you choose, based on their phone number.
When you're ready, click Export Contacts.
Download Your Contacts
1. When the export finishes, choose a format: Excel, CSV, JSON or vCard.
2. Click Download Contacts. The file is saved to your computer, usually in your Downloads folder.
That's it! You've successfully exported your WhatsApp contacts.
Download Complete
Your contacts are ready!
Troubleshooting Tips
Extension Not Working?
- • Ensure WhatsApp Web is fully loaded
- • Try refreshing the WhatsApp Web page
- • Make sure you have the latest version of the extension and your browser
No Contacts Found?
Interact with a few chats or groups in WhatsApp Web to ensure contacts are loaded, then try the extension again.
Need Further Assistance?
For further assistance, please check our FAQ page or contact us.
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