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What Counts as a "Contact"?

  • September 11, 2026
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CRY4U

Whenever someone DM’s me, ManyChat counts it as a Subscriber/Contact -- even though it doesnt trigger an automation…

Is that how it works? Because it doesnt make sense lol

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rodrigo_silvano
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  • September 11, 2026

Hey ​@CRY4U 

An active contact is someone who interact with your business profile connected to Manychat, regardless if they trigger any automation or not.

You can check this info here: https://help.manychat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14281409288604-Billing-FAQ#h_01JCNBKESA2M70WR4ND24NHTBS


CRY4U
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  • September 11, 2026

Thank you for the help!

 

Will that be changed any time soon? It doesnt really make sense because, why does a normal interaction count as a contact, you know?

 

Appreciate it Rodrigo!!!


rodrigo_silvano
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  • September 11, 2026

​@CRY4U 

I get your point, and I agree it can be a bit confusing.

From what I understand, a normal interaction can count as a contact because that person becomes available for your business to engage with through Manychat.


CRY4U
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  • September 11, 2026

Got you! Appreciate the knowledge Rodrigo!

 

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