How to Add WhatsApp Chat Shortcut on Home Screen – Find Chats Quickly

Do you also want to learn how to create a WhatsApp chat shortcut on your home screen? Then, keep reading.

WhatsApp allows users to add shortcuts for frequently used conversations, making it easier to find chats and send messages to favorite contacts without opening the app.

Would you like to add a WhatsApp chat shortcut for your favorite contacts on your home screen? Do you even know what a shortcut WhatsApp chat is? Do not worry; this article reveals all you need to know about creating WhatsApp chat shortcuts on all devices.

Part 1: How to Create WhatsApp Chat Shortcut on Android

A WhatsApp chat shortcut is an icon on your device’s home screen that directly opens your chat feed with any of your WhatsApp contacts. With this shortcut, you can text, receive messages, and share files with your favorite contacts on WhatsApp without even opening the app.

If you are using a Samsung, Huawei, or any other Android phone, here is how to create a shortcut for WhatsApp chat on your Android device:

• Launch WhatsApp on your Android phone and go to the chat you want to create a shortcut.
• Open the chat and tap on the Ellipsis icon (the three-dot symbol) in the top-right corner of your screen. Then tap on More.

• Tap on Add Shortcut.

• You will see a prompt asking if you want to add to the Home Screen. Tap on Add.

• Close WhatsApp and visit your home screen to see the chat shortcut. Tap on the shortcut to chat with the contact anytime without opening WhatsApp.

You can also hold on to the contact you want to create a shortcut in WhatsApp and tap on Add shortcut.

Part 2: How to Add Chat Shortcut in WhatsApp on Home Screen on iPhone

Adding a WhatsApp chat shortcut on an iPhone is more tricky than on an Android phone. This is because there is no built-in option in WhatsApp for iOS to add a chat shortcut on the iPhone home screen. However, you can use the shortcut app on your iPhone to create a chat shortcut for your WhatsApp contacts.

Here is how I created a chat shortcut for my sister on my iPhone 13:

• Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. It’s usually pre-installed on iOS devices, but you can download it from the App Store.

• Tap on My Shortcuts and tap on the Plus icon in the top-right corner of your screen.

• Name your shortcut. Tap on the Shortcut name at the top of the screen and select Rename.

• Tap on the Add Action button and navigate to Apps.

• Scroll down and tap on WhatsApp.

• From the list of options on the next page, tap on Send Message via WhatsApp.

• You’ll be returned to the shortcut page. Tap the Plus icon next to the recipient to choose the contact you want to customize the chat shortcut.

• Search for or select the target contact from your WhatsApp contact list. You can't choose multiple contacts simultaneously, but you can add another contact after the first one.

• Tap the Drop-Down Arrow next to the shortcut name and select Add to Home Screen.

• You will be redirected to a customization screen where you can change the shortcut icon and color. Next, tap Add, and you will see the new WhatsApp chat shortcut on your iPhone home screen.

• Tap on the shortcut to chat directly with your favorite contact on WhatsApp.

You can also use the steps above to create a shortcut for WhatsApp calls and FaceTime and send photos via WhatsApp.

Part 3: Bonus: How to Find the Best Time to Chat with Someone on WhatsApp – WeLastseen

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Step 2: Add Your Target Contact

Launch the app and tap on Add Contacts, then Allow to grant the app permission to access your WhatsApp contact list.

Tap on the Add icon next to the contact you want to track. Tap on Add New to add multiple contacts, and click on the Start Tracking icon at the bottom of your screen.

Step 3: Find the Best Time to Text or Call

The WeLastseen app will analyze your target contact's WhatsApp online activity in-depth.

Check the chart under the Activity tab to see when your friend comes online. The best time to text or call is when their activity chart peaks.

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Part 4: How to Create WhatsApp Chat Shortcut on PC (Windows and macOS)

If you use WhatsApp on your computer via WhatsApp Web or the WhatsApp desktop app, you can also create a shortcut for WhatsApp chat on your laptop's home screen. Check out how I added a chat shortcut for WhatsApp on my Windows PC:

• Open the Google Chrome browser on your PC and enter this https://wa.me/ [contact number you would like to add in the shortcut with the country code]. For instance, https://wa.me/+2348102572143.

• Once you click Enter, you will be redirected to the WhatsApp chat screen. Tap on Continue to Chat and choose to continue via WhatsApp Desktop or WhatsApp Web.

• Click the Ellipsis icon (the three-dot symbol) in the top-right corner of Google Chrome. Then hover on the Cast, Save, and Share options and select Create Shortcut.

• Customize the name of your chat shortcut and tap on Create.

• The chat shortcut will be automatically added to your computer. Right-click on it and select Pin to Start.

The chat shortcut will now be added to your PC’s start menu, where you can access it and chat with your favorite contact quickly.

Conclusion

In summary, creating a shortcut WhatsApp chat makes it easier and quicker to access your favorite contacts and conversations on WhatsApp. You also have your closest contacts at your fingertips in an emergency.

Following the steps above, you can create a shortcut for WhatsApp chat on your Android phone, iOS device, and PC. However, keep your phone secure to prevent unauthorized access to your chats.

If you want to know the best time to text or call your favorite contacts on WhatsApp, you should download the WeLastseen. The app is user-friendly and reliable.

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