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WhatsApp QR code generator

Enter your WhatsApp number and get a QR code that opens a chat with you. Add a message people can send in one tap, and your logo.

No sign-up to try No watermark QR codes don't expire

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter your WhatsApp number

    Use the full number with the country code, for example +44 7700 900123. It can be a personal or a WhatsApp Business number.

  2. 2

    Add a message (optional)

    Write the first message people will send you, like "Hi, I'd like to book a table". It's filled in when the chat opens, and they can edit it before sending.

  3. 3

    Design and download

    Pick a template, add the WhatsApp logo or your own, set your colors, and download the QR code as PNG or SVG.

Where people use WhatsApp QR codes

  • Restaurants and cafés

    Take bookings and takeaway orders from a code on the table, menu or window.

  • Shops and salons

    Let customers ask about stock, prices or appointments straight from the counter or a flyer.

  • Trades and services

    Put it on vans, quotes and leaflets so people can message you for a quote.

  • Events and venues

    Add it to posters and tickets for questions, RSVPs and day-of updates.

  • Product packaging

    Give buyers a direct line for support or reorders.

  • Business cards

    Let people start a conversation without typing your number.

About WhatsApp QR codes

The QR code opens a wa.me link, WhatsApp's own click-to-chat address. When someone scans it, WhatsApp opens a chat with your number, with your message already typed if you added one. They don't need to save your number first.

A static code has the WhatsApp link built into the pattern, so it can't be changed after you print it. A dynamic code points to a short link that you can edit at any time, for example to switch to a different number, and it counts how many times it's scanned. Dynamic codes come with a free Hovercode account (3 on the free plan).

Frequently asked questions

Does the person scanning need WhatsApp installed?
If WhatsApp is installed, the chat opens in the app. If not, the link opens WhatsApp's website, which offers to open WhatsApp Web or install the app.
Do I need to include the country code?
Yes. WhatsApp links only work with the full international number. Enter it with or without the + sign; spaces, brackets and dashes are removed for you.
Does it work with WhatsApp Business?
Yes. It works with any number that has WhatsApp, including WhatsApp Business accounts.
Can I change the number or message later?
With a dynamic QR code, yes. You can change where it points at any time without reprinting. A static QR code can't be changed once it's created.
Will people see my phone number?
Yes. Opening a WhatsApp chat shows the number, the same as if they had typed it in.
Is it free?
Yes. Creating and downloading the QR code is free, with no watermark and no expiry. Dynamic codes, which you can edit and track, come with a free Hovercode account (3 on the free plan).