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Guest Chats are for simple texting only: no group chats, photos, videos, stickers, or calls.
Each chat expires after 10 days if no one replies, and guests show up with a "Guest" label.
You can block guests like any regular contact, and all chats stay end-to-end encrypted for privacy.

This move helps WhatsApp follow European Union rules, but also makes it way easier to reach friends who don't want another app.
The feature is still in beta for now; WhatsApp has not announced when it will be released more widely.