Free tool
WhatsApp QR code generator
Build a WhatsApp QR code that starts a chat with your number the moment it is scanned, with an optional pre filled message so customers can reach out in one tap.
How to make a WhatsApp QR code
- Open the WhatsApp tab. Choose WhatsApp from the type selector to show the phone number and message fields.
- Enter your number with country code. Type the number that is registered to WhatsApp, including the country code, for example +44 7700 900123.
- Format or reuse a link. You can enter a number and let the tool build the wa.me link, or paste an existing WhatsApp link directly.
- Add a starting message. Optionally pre fill a greeting such as “Hi, I would like to order” so the conversation starts with context.
- Download and share. Preview the code, then download PNG for screens or SVG for print. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
How to make a WhatsApp link QR code
WhatsApp uses a short link format that begins with wa.me. This tool builds that link from your number by stripping spaces, dashes, and the plus sign, then encodes it into a QR code.
When someone scans, WhatsApp opens with a chat to you already started. There is no number to save and nothing to type, which removes the biggest reason people give up.
Turn scans into conversations
Use a WhatsApp QR code on shop windows, menus, flyers, packaging, and business cards to capture enquiries instantly. Add a message like “Hi, I would like to order” to set the tone.
A code on a storefront lets passers by ask a question without installing anything new, because WhatsApp is already on almost every phone.
WhatsApp Business and verified numbers
A WhatsApp Business number works exactly the same way, so you can send the code to a proper business profile with hours, a catalogue, and quick replies.
If you use a landline routed to WhatsApp, check that the number matches the one that receives messages, or the code will open a chat that no one answers.
Track scans with a short link
A WhatsApp code is static, so the number is fixed. If you want to measure how many people scan and where they come from, shorten the wa.me link with fewly first.
Generate a dynamic QR code from your dashboard for that short link, and each scan is recorded as a click with country, device, and referrer data.
A small code with a big reach
WhatsApp is the default messaging app for billions of people, so a WhatsApp code often gets a faster reply than an email address or a phone number.
Keep the printed code at a sensible size with a clear margin, and place it near a call to action so the reason to scan is obvious.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the person need WhatsApp installed?
- Yes. WhatsApp QR codes open the WhatsApp app, so the scanner needs it installed, which most phone users already have.
- Can I add a default message?
- Yes. The optional message appears in the chat box, ready for the person to send or edit.
- Do I need to format my number in a special way?
- Just enter it with the country code. The tool removes spaces, dashes, and the plus sign for you.
- Does this work for WhatsApp Business?
- Yes. A WhatsApp Business number works exactly the same way. Just enter the number that is registered to the account.
- Why is my code not opening the chat?
- The most common cause is a missing or wrong country code. Double check the number against the one that receives messages, then scan again.
- Can I track how many people scan the code?
- Yes, if you shorten the WhatsApp link with fewly first. A dynamic QR code for that short link records scan analytics for you.