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How to Export WhatsApp Contacts to Excel (2026 Guide)

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WaVault Team
5 min read

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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