QR RajHow to Create a WhatsApp QR Code (With a Ready Message)
By Kavuthamraj · Updated
A WhatsApp QR code opens a chat with you in one scan, with your message already typed. Customers do not have to save your number or find you by name. You can make one free in a minute; this guide covers the steps, the choice between static and dynamic, and where these codes work best.
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How do you make a WhatsApp QR code? (quick answer)
- Open a free QR code generator and choose WhatsApp.
- Pick your country and enter your phone number without a leading zero.
- Write a prefilled message (optional), such as "Hi, I saw your menu and would like to order".
- Choose static or dynamic (see below).
- Style, download and test it by scanning with your phone.
What a WhatsApp QR code does
The code opens a standard WhatsApp chat link to your number. When someone scans it, WhatsApp opens on their phone with your chat ready and your prefilled message in the box. They only have to press send. It works with ordinary WhatsApp numbers and with WhatsApp Business numbers.
Static or dynamic?
| Static | Dynamic | |
|---|---|---|
| What it holds | The chat link, inside the pattern | A short link you control |
| Change the number or message later | No | Yes |
| See how many people scanned | No | Yes |
| What a scanner sees | WhatsApp opens directly | A page showing who they are about to message and the message, then the chat |
| Needs an account | No | A free Google account |
Choose dynamic if you will print the code (posters, packaging, shop windows) and might change the number or the message. Choose static for a quick one-off.
Get the details right
- Include the country code, and drop the leading zero. A local number written 09876543210 is entered as 9876543210, with the country chosen separately. Picking the country from the list adds the code for you.
- Keep the message short and specific. "Hi, I would like to book a table for 4" gets more taps than a blank chat.
- Use a number that someone actually watches. A code that opens an unanswered chat costs you trust.
- Remember the number is visible. Anyone who scans, or decodes the code, can see it. Use a business number, not a personal one, if that matters.
Where WhatsApp QR codes work well
- Shop counters and windows: "Scan to ask us anything".
- Menus and table cards: order or reservation requests.
- Business cards and flyers: a faster route than dialling.
- Product packaging: support and warranty questions.
- Posters and ads: a message prefilled with the campaign name tells you where the lead came from.
WhatsApp QR code: frequently asked questions
Is it free to create a WhatsApp QR code?
Yes. QR Raj has no trial, no card and no paid tier, and adds no watermark or ads.
Do I need a WhatsApp Business account?
No. The code opens a chat with whichever WhatsApp number you enter, personal or business.
Can I change the message after printing?
Only with a dynamic code. A static code holds the message inside the pattern, so changing it means a new code.
Can I see how many people scanned my WhatsApp QR code?
Yes, with a dynamic code you see total scans, unique scans and a 30-day graph.
Why does my WhatsApp QR code say the number is invalid?
Usually the country code is missing or the number has a leading zero. Choose the country from the list and enter the number without a leading zero.
Do my customers need to save my number first?
No. The scan opens the chat directly, so they can message you without adding you to their contacts.
Make yours now
Choose WhatsApp, enter your number and message, download. Free, with no watermark.
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