WhatsOSINT — WhatsApp Number LookupWhatsOSINT Guide - step-by-step reference to install and use WhatsOSINT to check a WhatsApp number and pull its public data. Educational purposes only, free.FAQ

What is WhatsOSINT?

WhatsOSINT is an open-source Python tool that looks up a WhatsApp phone number and returns public data about it — whether an account exists, its status and profile photo — via the WP Data API.

Is WhatsOSINT illegal?

The tool itself is legal and open source. It only queries publicly available WhatsApp data through an API. Using it to harass, stalk or doxx someone without consent can break privacy laws and platform terms. Use it only for authorized research.

What do I need to run it?

Python 3 and a free RapidAPI key for the WP Data API. You put the key in a .env file, then run: python3 WhatsOSINT.py

How do I install it?

Clone the repository with git clone https://github.com/HackUnderway/WhatsOSINT.git, cd WhatsOSINT, then pip install -r requirements.txt. Put your API key in the .env file.

How do I run a lookup?

Run python3 WhatsOSINT.py and enter the phone number when prompted. It queries the API and prints what it finds about that number.

What can it find?

It can confirm whether the number has a WhatsApp account and pull public details like the profile photo and status.

Does it need an API key?

Yes. The default provider (RapidAPI / WP Data) needs a free RAPIDAPI_KEY. You can also switch provider/check mode via environment variables to control cost.

What is WhatsOSINT good for?

It is a quick, passive way to confirm whether a number is on WhatsApp during authorized OSINT, social-engineering awareness and red-team work.

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