Archive · 5 Sep 2026
WhatsApp May Add Direct Chat Support for Third-Party AI Agents
WhatsApp may soon let people use AI helpers from other companies inside WhatsApp chats.
The possible feature was found in a test version of WhatsApp for Android.
Users might see a new section for adding compatible AI agents.
They may be able to give each agent a name and profile picture.
One report says an account could support as many as five agents.
After setting one up, WhatsApp may create a special API key.
Users would enter that key into the service that runs the AI agent.
The setup could be different for each service.
A new key might be created if someone wants to reset the connection.
WABetaInfo reportedly found the feature in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.35.3.
A new settings section could allow users to add and configure compatible AI-agent services.
Users may be able to assign each agent a name and profile picture.
WhatsApp could support up to five agents per account, according to the report.
An API key may link each configured agent to a WhatsApp chat and could be regenerated to reset the connection.
- Who
- WhatsApp users and third-party AI-agent services are involved; WABetaInfo reported finding the feature.
- What
- WhatsApp may allow users to connect and chat with compatible third-party AI agents.
- When
- The feature was reportedly found in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.35.3; a public release date was not specified.
- Where
- Within WhatsApp, through a possible new agents section in the app settings and linked chats.
- Why
- To connect compatible third-party AI agents to WhatsApp chats using an API key.
- Reported by
- WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo
- Test version
- WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.35.3
- Possible feature
- A settings section for adding and configuring compatible AI agents
- Agent customization
- Users may be able to assign agents names and profile pictures
- Possible account limit
- Up to five agents per account
- Connection method
- An API key may link an agent service to a WhatsApp chat
- Reset option
- Users may be able to generate a new key to reset a connection