WhatsApp QR Code Generator: Create Scannable Links for Your Business

QR codes are everywhere. Restaurants, stores, business cards — anywhere you need someone to quickly access information. Combine that with WhatsApp, and you have a powerful way to start conversations instantly.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to create WhatsApp QR codes, where to use them, and best practices for maximum scans.

Why Use QR Codes for WhatsApp?

QR codes bridge the physical and digital worlds. Instead of asking customers to:

Open their phone
Find your number
Type it into WhatsApp
Think of what to say

They simply:

Scan
Tap “Open”
Start chatting

That’s it. Three steps become two. Friction disappears.

Where to Use WhatsApp QR Codes

Business Cards

Put a QR code on the back of your business card. When someone scans it, WhatsApp opens ready to chat. Much faster than manually typing a number.

Restaurant Menus

Let diners message you for:

Reservations
Takeout orders
Questions about the menu
Feedback

Print the QR code on every table tent or menu.

Store Displays

Place QR codes near products. Customers can ask questions, check availability, or request assistance without finding a salesperson.

Flyers and Brochures

Any printed marketing material becomes interactive. Scanning takes them directly to a WhatsApp conversation.

Packaging

Add a QR code to product packaging. Customers can reach support or ask questions about their purchase.

Event Materials

Conference badges, booth displays, or event programs. Attendees scan and connect instantly.

How to Create a WhatsApp QR Code

With WSP Chat, generating a QR code is automatic:

Enter your WhatsApp number with country code
Add a pre-filled message (optional)
Create your link
Download the QR code

Every link you create includes a QR code. Download it in PNG format, ready to print.

Pro Tip: Custom Slugs for Tracking

Create different links for different locations:

wsp.chat/menu — for restaurant tables
wsp.chat/support — for product packaging
wsp.chat/event — for conference materials

Track which QR codes get the most scans.

QR Code Design Best Practices

Size Matters

Minimum size: 2cm x 2cm (0.8in x 0.8in)
For distance: Bigger is better. A QR code meant to be scanned from 1 meter should be at least 10cm wide

Contrast is Key

Use dark codes on light backgrounds
Avoid colored QR codes that blend with the background
Test before printing at scale

Add Context

Always include text near the QR code explaining what happens when scanned:

“Scan to chat with us”
“Questions? Scan here”
“WhatsApp us for support”

Leave Space

Keep a quiet zone (white space) around the QR code. Crowded designs reduce scan success.

Test Everything

Before printing 1,000 flyers, scan the QR code yourself. Test on multiple phones. Make sure the WhatsApp conversation opens correctly.

Tracking QR Code Scans

One advantage of using WSP Chat over a raw wa.me link is analytics. You can see:

Total scans — How many people scanned your code
When they scan — Peak times and days
Where they’re from — Geographic data

This helps you understand which physical locations drive the most conversations.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Making the QR Code Too Small

If people struggle to scan, they won’t bother. When in doubt, go bigger.

2. No Call to Action

A random QR code gets ignored. Tell people why they should scan it.

3. Linking to a Dead End

Test your links. Make sure the WhatsApp conversation actually opens.

4. Forgetting Mobile Users

If your QR code is on a website people view on mobile, they can’t scan it. Provide a clickable link too.

5. Not Tracking

Without tracking, you’re guessing. Use short links with analytics to measure results.

Create Your WhatsApp QR Code

Ready to bridge the physical-digital gap? Generate your QR code now.

With WSP Chat, you get:

Instant QR code generation
Downloadable PNG format
Click and scan tracking
Custom short links
Pre-filled messages

Stop losing customers who don’t want to type. Give them a QR code and let them scan their way to a conversation.