WhatsApp QR Code Generator
Let people start a WhatsApp chat with you in one scan, with your message ready to send. Add your QR code to packaging, storefronts, business cards, or ads. Create it as dynamic to update the number or message later without reprinting.
How to Create a WhatsApp QR Code
Create and download your WhatsApp QR code in three quick steps.
What Is a WhatsApp QR Code?
A WhatsApp QR code lets people open a WhatsApp chat with your number by scanning the code. You can also add a pre-filled message, so users only need to review it and tap Send.
People do not need to type or save your number before starting the conversation. You can add the QR code to printed and digital materials to make it easier for customers to contact you.
How Does a WhatsApp QR Code Work?
A WhatsApp QR code allows people to connect with you on WhatsApp with a single scan. Here's how a WhatsApp QR code works:
Benefits of a WhatsApp QR Code
A WhatsApp QR code makes it quicker and easier for people to contact your business.
- Let people start a WhatsApp chat without typing or saving your number.
- Add a pre-filled message that users can review or edit before sending.
- Reduce the risk of errors from manually entering a phone number.
- Use the QR code on packaging, cards, storefronts, posters, ads, and receipts.
- Customize it with your logo, colors, shapes, patterns, and CTA frame.
- Update the number or message without reprinting when the code is dynamic.
- Track scans and evaluate engagement with a dynamic WhatsApp QR code.
- Give every campaign or customer touchpoint its own pre-filled message.
Static vs. Dynamic WhatsApp QR Codes
Choose the QR code type based on whether you need editing and scan analytics.
Choose static if your details will not change
A static WhatsApp QR code directly encodes your number and message.
- Suitable for a fixed number and message
- No scan analytics
- Cannot be edited after creation
- A new code is required if the details change
Choose dynamic if you want to edit or track
A dynamic WhatsApp QR code lets you update the destination details while keeping the same printed code.
- Update the number or pre-filled message
- Keep using the same printed QR code
- Track scans and view analytics
- Better suited to ongoing campaigns
Create and Manage WhatsApp QR Codes with QRCodeChimp
Create customized WhatsApp QR codes and manage them from one dashboard.
WhatsApp QR Code Generator
Share your WhatsApp contact and connect with users with a single scan
Who Should Use a WhatsApp QR Code?
Businesses can use WhatsApp QR codes across physical and digital customer touchpoints.
How to get more scans on your WhatsApp QR Code?
Follow these best practices to get more scans on your WhatsApp QR code:
Ensure scannability
Use an appropriate size, sufficient contrast, and a clear surface. Test the QR code from the expected scanning distance.
Make it visually appealing
Use shapes, patterns, colors, and frames without making the code difficult to recognize or scan.Ensure consistent branding
Add your business logo and brand colors so the QR code fits naturally with your other marketing materials.
Make it actionable
Add a clear call to action that tells people what will happen when they scan the code.Frequently Asked Questions
- How to create a WhatsApp QR Code?
- Why is sharing a WhatsApp QR code better than giving a WhatsApp number?
- How can users connect with me using a WhatsApp QR code?
- Should I create a static or dynamic WhatsApp QR code?
- What is the difference between a WhatsApp QR code and a WhatsApp Web login QR code?
- Do I need WhatsApp Business to create a WhatsApp QR code?
- Can I add a pre-filled WhatsApp message?
- Does scanning a WhatsApp QR code save my number as a contact?
- Can I change the WhatsApp number after printing the QR code?
- Does a WhatsApp QR code expire?
- Can I track WhatsApp QR code scans?
- Can I create multiple WhatsApp QR codes together?
Frequently Asked Questions
How to create a WhatsApp QR Code?
Follow these steps to create your WhatsApp QR code:
Step 1: Enter Your Basic Information
Enter the basic information details such as your country code, WhatsApp number, and message.
Step 2: Design Your QR Code
Click on 'Design Color and Decorate QR Code' to customize your QR Code design (ex: adding color, shape, WhatsApp logo).
Note: Click on the 'x' icon of the 'Customize QR Code' popup to save changes.
Step 3: Save and Download
Save the QR Code by clicking on the 'Save QR Code' button, entering the QR name, and then clicking on 'Save.'
Note: Make sure to scan your QR Code from different devices (iOS and Android) before printing for production.
Why is sharing a WhatsApp QR code better than giving a WhatsApp number?
Connecting on WhatsApp using a number is a tedious process. Users need to manually save your contact and send you a WhatsApp message. This process is also error-prone, as the user could save the wrong number. A WhatsApp QR code resolves these challenges by allowing users to connect with you on WhatsApp with a single scan.
How can users connect with me using a WhatsApp QR code?
Users can scan the QR code using their smartphone camera or a supported QR code reader.
The scan opens a WhatsApp chat with your number. If you have added a pre-filled message, it appears in the message box. The user can review or edit it before tapping Send.
Should I create a static or dynamic WhatsApp QR code?
Create a static QR code if your WhatsApp number and message will not change and you do not need scan analytics.
Create a dynamic QR code if you want to update the number or message without reprinting the QR code or if you want to track scans.
What is the difference between a WhatsApp QR code and a WhatsApp Web login QR code?
A WhatsApp QR code created on this page opens a chat with a specified WhatsApp number.
A WhatsApp Web login QR code is generated by WhatsApp and is used to link a WhatsApp account to a browser or another device.
They serve different purposes.
Do I need WhatsApp Business to create a WhatsApp QR code?
No. You can create a WhatsApp QR code for a regular WhatsApp number or a WhatsApp Business number.
Can I add a pre-filled WhatsApp message?
Yes. You can add a message while creating the QR code.
The message appears in the chat box when the QR code is scanned. The user can review or edit it before tapping Send.
Does scanning a WhatsApp QR code save my number as a contact?
No. The QR code opens a WhatsApp chat with your number, but it does not automatically save your number in the user’s contacts.
Can I change the WhatsApp number after printing the QR code?
You can change the WhatsApp number after printing if you created a dynamic WhatsApp QR code.
A static WhatsApp QR code cannot be edited after it is created.
Does a WhatsApp QR code expire?
A static WhatsApp QR code does not have a preset expiry date. It continues to work as long as the encoded WhatsApp number remains available on WhatsApp.
A dynamic WhatsApp QR code works while the QR code and its associated QRCodeChimp account remain active. If the account reaches its plan’s scan limit, the dynamic QR code pauses and resumes in the next scan cycle.
The linked WhatsApp number must also remain available.
Can I track WhatsApp QR code scans?
Yes. Create a dynamic WhatsApp QR code to track scan activity.
You can view analytics such as total scans, scan time, device, browser, and available location data.
Can I create multiple WhatsApp QR codes together?
Yes. Use the bulk upload option to create multiple WhatsApp QR codes by uploading a supported spreadsheet containing the required information.
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