WhatsApp

Creating QR Code

Content

QR Code Name

The name will help you quickly find the QR code in history

Design presets

One-click styles — all stay scannable

Color Presets

Scans well

Module gradient

Background gradient

Why a WhatsApp QR code

  • Starts a chat without either side saving a number first.
  • Pre-fill the first message so enquiries arrive with context.
  • Lower barrier than a form for people who already live in chat.
  • Works for business accounts and their automated replies.

Customer support

A code on the packaging opens a chat with the product reference already written.

Orders and bookings

Shop and market codes that start an order chat, skipping the phone call.

Property and services

A window code opens a chat about that specific listing.

Do I need WhatsApp Business?

No, a personal account works. Business adds catalogues and automated replies.

Is the message sent automatically?

No. It appears in the chat box and the person sends it themselves.

What if the person has no WhatsApp?

They get a prompt to install it. Where that is common, offer an SMS or email code as well.

More Social Networks QR codes

Same category — pick the type that fits your content.

Preview

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WhatsApp QR Code Generator | Start a Chat Instantly

A WhatsApp QR code opens a chat tied strictly to a phone number, unlike Telegram's username and channel support — the direct messenger equivalent of a call or text, but with rich media.

What is this QR code?

A WhatsApp QR code encodes a wa.me link with a phone number and an optional pre-filled message, opening a chat with that contact in WhatsApp.

Best use cases

  • A 'Message us on WhatsApp' button on a local business site with a pre-filled inquiry.
  • A food delivery menu linking directly to a chat for ordering.
  • A real estate agent's business card for quick contact without a phone call.
  • A warranty card linking to a brand's support chat.

How to generate your QR code

1

Select 'WhatsApp' as your QR code type.

2

Enter your phone number and, optionally, a pre-filled message.

3

Customize the colors and shape if desired.

4

Download your QR code and display it where customers can scan it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the contact need to be saved in the phone first?

No, the chat opens directly by phone number even if the contact isn't saved in the address book.

Does the pre-filled message send automatically?

No, it's placed in the text field but the user must confirm and send it themselves.