Free WhatsApp Link Generator

What Is a WhatsApp Link?

A WhatsApp link (also called a wa.me link or click-to-chat link) is a short URL that opens a WhatsApp conversation when someone clicks it. Instead of asking people to save your number first, a WhatsApp chat link lets anyone message you directly — no contact save required. The standard format is https://wa.me/<number>, where the number includes the country code without the + sign.

How to Create a WhatsApp Link

Creating a WhatsApp link is simple: enter your full phone number with country code in the generator above, add an optional pre-filled message, and click Generate. You'll get a ready-to-use wa.me link that opens a new chat on both mobile and desktop. You can also add a WhatsApp chat button to your website using the HTML code snippet the generator provides.

Where to Use Your WhatsApp Link

• Instagram bio — paste your WhatsApp link in the website field so followers can message you in one tap.
• Email signature — add a "Chat on WhatsApp" link below your sign-off for faster replies.
• Google Business profile — use the link in your business description or posts so local customers can reach you instantly.
• Website — embed the link as a button or floating widget. See our guide on adding WhatsApp to a website.
• Social media & ads — include the link in Facebook posts, TikTok bios, or paid campaigns to drive direct conversations.

wa.me vs api.whatsapp.com Links

Both wa.me and api.whatsapp.com links open a WhatsApp conversation, but they work slightly differently. wa.me links are short, user-friendly, and ideal for sharing on social media, print materials, and QR codes. api.whatsapp.com links are the official deep-link format that WhatsApp uses internally and tend to be more reliable on some devices. This generator outputs api.whatsapp.com links for maximum compatibility, but you can shorten them to wa.me format by replacing the domain.

Why Use a WhatsApp Link Generator?

Manually building a wa.me URL means remembering the correct format, stripping out the + sign, and URL-encoding your message — one mistake and the link breaks. A WhatsApp link generator handles all of that automatically. It also lets you create a WhatsApp QR code and an HTML button in one step. For businesses using WhatsApp Business, a shareable link makes it easy for customers to start a conversation without saving your number first.

WhatsApp Link Not Working?

If your WhatsApp link isn't opening a chat, check these common causes:

• Missing country code — the number must include the country code (e.g., 1 for US, 44 for UK) without the + sign or leading zero.
• WhatsApp not installed — on desktop, the link tries to open WhatsApp Web. Make sure you're logged in.
• Extra characters — spaces, dashes, or parentheses in the number will break the link. Use digits only.
• Pre-filled message encoding — special characters in the message need to be URL-encoded. Our generator handles this automatically.