WhatsApp bot that checks if the phone number of the user who is writing to it appears on a Google Sheets document

Get a quick answer if you're in the list with just a message!

  • Instantly when the trigger is activated
  • Instantly when receiving a text message (whatsapp_cloud_api → webhook_message)
  • Count rows by column (gspreadsheet → count_rows_by_column)
  • Send a text message (whatsapp_cloud_api → post_message)
  • Send a text message (whatsapp_cloud_api → post_message)

Manually checking if someone’s WhatsApp number is in your Google Sheets list every time they message you is not just tedious—it’s a total productivity killer. The wasted minutes pile up fast, especially as your list grows or messages spike. Worse, mistakes creep in, causing embarrassing mix-ups or lost opportunities to connect, leaving your operation looking disorganized and costing you valuable time and trust.

This Botize automation instantly connects your WhatsApp account to your Google Sheet: whenever a user writes in, it cross-checks their number against your database in real time. Within seconds, they receive a personalized reply confirming whether they’re on your list or not, all without you lifting a finger. Customize which column holds the numbers, adapt your responses, and never worry about missing or duplicating a check again. The transformation? Immediate responses, zero manual searching, and total peace-of-mind that your data is accurate—so your business looks both professional and reliable.

Take back your day by following the step-by-step setup for this formula and see just how seamless managing your growing WhatsApp contacts can be. Ready to make it even easier? You can use the pre-built automation through Botize and start saving time (and headaches) right away.

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Instant WhatsApp Number Checker Bot

Just send a WhatsApp message and let our bot do the heavy lifting. It checks a Google Sheets document to see if your phone number is there, and promptly informs you.

Manual Botize
Searching Google Sheets manually 5 minutes 0 Minutes
Communicating back and forth 10 minutes 0 Minutes
Total 15 minutes 0 Minutes

Yes, this is exactly what you need! Instantly verify if your number is on a Google Sheets list.


Membership Verification

A club can verify if a person is a registered member by checking their WhatsApp number.

Instant Feedback

Get immediate answers about your number's status.

Seamless Process

No need to dig through lists manually.

Time Saver

Reduce stress and streamline your workflow.


Customer Support

Support teams can instantly check if a customer's number is in their database for assistance.

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⌾︎ This system is ideal if you're managing a membership list.

⌾︎ Perfect for businesses tracking customer engagements.

✕ Not useful if your numbers aren't in Google Sheets.

✕ No sense if you don't need to verify phone numbers.


✓ Personalize response messages to include more details.

✓ Use different columns for different types of checks.

✓ Incorporate multimedia responses for a richer experience.




This bot activates every time a user sends it a message, checks on a Google Sheets document if there's any row in column A that contains exactly the same phone number as the user who is writing, and responds to the user indicating whether it appears or not in the database. This automation assumes you have a Google Sheets document with phone numbers in column A. You will need to provide the URL of your spreadsheet in the automation and specify the letter of the column if the numbers are in a column other than column A.

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