How to Send a Blank Message on WhatsApp

Sending long-winded messages has become a thing of the past. More so since the introduction of voice messages. However, if you want to prank your friends, you can send them a message without a message. To do this, send them a blank message in WhatsApp.

As of writing this article, there is no direct way to send a blank message in WhatsApp. If anything, WhatsApp doesn’t make the send option available if you press the spacebar on the keyboard to create a blank message. However, the below-mentioned 4 ways can help you achieve this feat. Keep reading to know more.

1. Using the Bracket Method

One of the most popular methods for sending a blank message in WhatsApp without any third-party tool is the bracket method. Here, create a space between two brackets in a web browser. Then, cut the space out and leave the brackets. Once done, paste the space in the message window and send it as a blank message. Here’s a step-by-step look for more clarity.

Note: Upon testing, we found this method to be intermittently successful when using the latest version of WhatsApp. If this also happens to you, skip to any of the other methods mentioned below.

Step 1: Open any web browser on your mobile. Here, type ( ). Ensure you use the spacebar to create a space between the two brackets.

Step 2: Then, tap on done.

Step 3: Now, tap and select the space between the two brackets.

Step 4: Once the options appear, tap on Cut.

Step 5: Open WhatsApp and tap on the relevant contact.

Step 6: Long-press on the message bar and tap on Paste.

Step 7: Once the option becomes available, tap on Send.

This will send a blank message to the selected contact. While we’re using a mobile device for demonstration purposes, you can repeat the above steps and send a blank message using a web browser and the WhatsApp web or desktop app.

Also Read: How to edit a WhatsApp message

2. By Copying Blank Unicode Characters

Certain Unicode code points, like the Braille pattern U+2800, can be read as blank spaces by websites and apps. This means once you copy and paste the character, it will appear as an empty space on WhatsApp. However, since it was initially a Braille pattern, it should be recognized as a message in the chat window. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open any web browser and use the below link to open the Unicode Character U+2800.

Open Unicode Character U+2800

Step 2: Now, select and copy the blank space.

Step 3: Then, go to the WhatsApp web or desktop app and tap on the relevant contact.

Step 4: In the message bar, paste the copied blank message.

Step 5: Once the option appears, click on Send.

This will send an empty message in WhatsApp. You can also use the web browser on your mobile to open the abovementioned link. Then, copy and paste the Unicode character into the message window of the WhatsApp mobile app and send it across as a blank message.

3. Using Empty Space Generator Website

Like Unicode characters, you can also use blank text generator websites to send blank messages in WhatsApp without installing any app. To do this, go to any blank text generator website and copy-paste the text into the WhatsApp message box.

This can also help as certain Unicode characters might not be recognized as blank text by WhatsApp. Additionally, you can generate more lines of blank text than the previous method. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Open the blank text generator website on any web browser.

Open Blank Text Website

Step 2: Here, enter the words or characters you wish to convert to empty text and click on Generate.

Step 3: Once the empty text is generated, click on Copy.

Step 4: Now, go to WhatsApp and click on the relevant contact.

Step 5: In the message box, paste the previously copied blank text.

Step 6: When the option becomes available, click on Send.

This will send the empty text across. If you’re using a mobile device, open the above link in any web browser and copy-paste the relevant text into the WhatsApp mobile app to send the empty text.

Also Read: How to send WhatsApp messages to multiple contacts

4. Using Third-Party Apps

If you prefer using WhatsApp on your mobile and can’t type blank text, you can use third-party apps like Blank Message for WhatsApp. Once linked to the WhatsApp app, you can easily send empty messages. Certain other apps with the same functionality are also available. However, we recommend against using such apps on data protection grounds.

FAQ for Sending Empty Messages on WhatsApp

Send Blank Message on WhatsApp

Being the preferred communication medium for many, sending and receiving WhatsApp messages has become a regular thing. You can, however, break this monotonous pattern by sending your friends a blank message on WhatsApp instead. We hope our article helped you achieve this feat. Don’t forget to share your friend’s reaction to the empty message in the comments below.