[🐛 Bug Fix] Attachment Upload Fixed for New WhatsApp Web Interface
WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface that broke the attachment feature. Version 0.9 now supports both the old and new layouts, so sending images, documents, and other files works again.

[✨ Feature] Enhanced Placeholders
You can now specify multiple placeholders for a single number in one row, making message personalization even more flexible. A new tutorial video explains how to use this feature: Watch here.

[✨ Feature] Powerful Phone Number Converter
The phone number converter has been significantly upgraded. It now uses a more sophisticated and reliable method to format and validate numbers. You can check:

• If a number is valid
• Whether it's a landline or mobile number
• The associated timezone
  More details and a dedicated tutorial video are available here: Learn more.

[✨ Feature] Integrated License Manager
A built-in License Manager now checks your license’s support and expiration status. You can also renew or upgrade your license directly from within the tool, making the process fast and convenient.

[✨ Feature] Attachment File Picker
A new file picker makes it much simpler to add attachment paths. You can now select multiple files at once, and all file paths are automatically copied for quick pasting into your row.

[🌱 Improvement] Preserve Original Formatting in “BOT” Sheet
I’ve introduced a new setting in the “Backend_Settings” sheet that retains original formatting when pasting cells in the “BOT” worksheet, helping you keep your layouts neat and tidy.

[🐛 Bug Fix] Network/OneDrive Save Error
Saving the workbook on a network path or OneDrive previously caused a “Bad filename error.” This has now been fixed.

[🐛 Bug Fix] Resource Location Error on Windows Updates
Due to certain recent Windows updates, some users encountered “The system cannot locate the resources specified.” This has now been fixed.

[🐛 Bug Fix] Attachment Sending Fixed
Since January 25th 2025, sending media and documents failed due to changes in WhatsApp Web's interface. The internal logic has been updated, and attachments now work reliably again.

[🌱 Improvement] Chrome Testing Browser in English
To avoid language-related issues, the Chrome testing browser is now automatically set to English. This ensures consistent behavior for all users, regardless of their default system language.

[✨ Feature] Option to Send Messages with Locked Screen
In v0.6, messages stopped sending when the screen was locked (e.g., after pressing Windows + L) due to a change in how emojis, special characters, and line breaks were handled.
With v0.7, you can now choose between two sending methods:

• Default (Best for Most Users): Supports emojis, special characters, and line breaks but stops working if the screen is locked.
• Screen Lock Compatible: Works even if your screen is locked but does not support emojis, special characters, or line breaks.
  Easily switch between these methods via the Settings sheet to suit your needs.

[✨ Feature] Multiple Attachments per Row

You can now place several file paths (images or documents) in a single row. Just separate them with a semicolon (;), for example: C:\Path\image1.jpg;C:\Path\image2.png

No need for multiple rows when sending multiple files to the same recipient.  👉 Learn more here

[✨ Feature] Emoji Support

You can now include emojis in your messages just by insterting them into the text field or caption.

[🌱 Improvement] Faster Sending to the Same Number

When consecutive rows target the same number (even for different message types), WhatsApp Blaster keeps the chat open instead of reopening it each time. This should make larger sending tasks more efficient.

[✨ Feature] Captions for Documents

Captions aren’t just for images anymore—you can now include them when sending documents as well.

[🌱 Improvement] Specify a Fixed Chrome Browser

If you don’t want to rely on your default, frequently-updated Chrome, you can now point WhatsApp Blaster to a fixed Chrome version, avoiding potential driver mismatches.

[🌱 Improvement] Phone Number Replicator

If you need to send multiple messages to the same contact, the replicator tool can quickly duplicate that number for as many rows as you need. 👉 Learn more here

[🌱 Improvement] Remove Leading Zero in Phone Converter

A new option lets you drop the initial “0” before adding a country code.For example, 0765454521 becomes 765454521 before appending 49 → 49765454521.

[🌱 Improvement] New Layout and “Settings” Sheet

All settings now live in a dedicated sheet for a cleaner layout and easier configuration.

[🐛 Bug Fix] Unsaved Contact Error

Some users encountered a “NoSuchElementError” when sending to unsaved contacts. This is now fixed, so unsaved numbers should work reliably.

 [✨ Feature] Placeholders

Now you can use placeholders in your messages and image captions to automatically insert personalized details like names, dates, or your company info.Learn more in the WhatsApp Blaster Placeholder Tutorial.

[ 🌱 Improvement] Automatic Dismissal of Pop-ups

The bot now automatically closes pop-up messages (like the “end-to-end encrypted” notice), so your messages keep sending smoothly without interruptions. For example, the “end-to-end encrypted” pop-up may appear when a contact changes their phone, number, or reinstalls WhatsApp—previously, this would stop the bot.

[✨ Feature] Automatic XPath Retrieval

The bot now automatically retrieves updated XPath values, making it easier to adapt when WhatsApp changes its interface. This is managed in the new "Backend_Settings" sheet. More information here: Backend Settings Documentation.

[✨ Feature] Phone Number Converter

Introducing the Phone Number Converter to clean up phone numbers for use with WhatsApp Blaster. It removes unwanted characters like text or symbols. For example, '+1-800-555-0199 ext. 235' becomes '18005550199235'. More info here: Phone Number Converter Tutorial.

[🐛 Bug Fix] Unsaved Number Sending Fix 

Fixed the issue causing "Error_7_NoSuchElementError" when trying to send a message to an unsaved number due to the UI change on 2024/10/03

WhatsApp Blaster Attachment Issue Fix 

Fixed the issue causing "Error_7_NoSuchElementError" when attaching images and documents in WhatsApp Blaster due to the UI change on 2024/07/24

Initial Release