Free WhatsApp Chat Link Generator
Create a WhatsApp link with a ready-made message, then copy it, paste it into a button, or download a QR code. Free, no signup, and it runs in your browser.
Type the number without the country code. If you paste a number that starts with +, we use its country code instead.
Dark colours on a white background scan best.
Enter a WhatsApp number to see your link.
How to use the WhatsApp link generator
- Pick your country code and type your number. Leave out the country code, the plus sign and any leading zero. We handle those for you.
- Add a message if you like. It shows up in the chat box, ready for the customer to send.
- Copy the link, the button code or the QR code. The link updates as you type.
- Test it before you share it. Open the test link and make sure a chat with your number opens.
How a WhatsApp chat link is built
A WhatsApp click-to-chat link is just a web address with three parts. Once you see them, you can read any wa.me link at a glance.
| Part | Example | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Base | https://wa.me/ | Always the same. |
| Number | 919876543210 | Country code, then the number. Digits only, with no plus sign, spaces, dashes, brackets or leading zero. |
| Message | ?text=Hi%20there | Optional. Starts with ?text= and must be URL-encoded, so a space becomes %20. |
Sample only: 919876543210 is a made-up number to show the format. Use your own number in the tool above.
Where to use your WhatsApp link
- A button on your website. Put it in the header, on your contact page and on service pages where people tend to have questions.
- Your Instagram or Facebook bio. One tap takes people from your profile to a chat.
- Your email signature. Handy for customers who prefer to message than to call.
- A QR code in your shop or on a flyer. Print the PNG next to the counter or on the packaging.
- Ads and posts. Use it as the link for any offer where a quick reply closes the sale.
Track the chats that come from your website
Tagging the wa.me link with UTM parameters will not help, because the link points to WhatsApp and not to your site. To see how many people click your WhatsApp button, track the click as an event in Google Analytics 4. I cover the same approach for call and email links in my post on GA4 key events for forms, calls and email on WordPress.
Mistakes to avoid
- Writing the number with a plus sign, spaces or a leading zero. Use digits only, starting with the country code.
- Using a personal number on a public page. Anyone who clicks the link can see it, so use a business number.
- Skipping the test. Click the link on your phone and on a computer before you print or publish it.
- Writing a very long pre-filled message. A short, friendly opening line works better and is less likely to be cut off.
- Not replying quickly. A WhatsApp button sets an expectation of a fast answer.
Frequently asked questions
Is this WhatsApp link generator free?
Yes. It is free, there is no signup, and you can create as many links and QR codes as you like.
Do you store my phone number or message?
No. The link is built in your browser as you type. Nothing is sent to our server or saved, so when you close the tab it is gone. Copy your link before you leave.
What phone number format does a WhatsApp link need?
The full international format: the country code followed by the number, using digits only. For India that is 91 followed by the 10-digit mobile number. This tool adds the country code for you and removes plus signs, spaces, dashes, brackets and the leading zero.
Can I add a pre-filled message?
Yes. The message appears in the chat box when the person opens the link. They can edit it, and nothing is sent until they press send.
Does the link work with a WhatsApp Business number?
Yes. The link format is the same for a WhatsApp Business number and a normal one.
Will people see my phone number?
Yes. The chat opens with that number, so anyone who clicks knows it. Use a business number rather than a personal one.
What if the person does not have WhatsApp installed?
On a phone the link normally opens the app. On a computer it normally opens WhatsApp Web or the desktop app. If someone has neither, WhatsApp prompts them to get the app.
Can this tool check that the number is on WhatsApp?
No. A browser tool cannot check that. Open the test link yourself before you share it, and make sure a chat with your number opens.
How do I add the link to my WordPress site?
In Elementor, drag in a Button widget and paste the link into the link field. Or paste the HTML button code from this tool into an HTML widget or a Custom HTML block. Both open the chat in a new tab.
Want those WhatsApp chats to turn into customers?
The link is the easy part. Our team can look at your Google Business Profile, website and enquiry flow, and show you what to fix so more of your visitors actually message you.