WhatsApp Link & QR Code Generators
Create click-to-chat WhatsApp links and scannable QR codes to drive conversations from business cards, flyers, social media, and your website.
Overview
Bugalou offers two free tools to help you drive WhatsApp conversations from any channel — physical or digital. Both tools are publicly accessible and don't require a Bugalou account.
WhatsApp Link Generator
Visit /en/whatsapp-link-generator to create a click-to-chat link.
How to Use
- Enter your phone number — type your WhatsApp number with country code, without the
+sign (e.g.31612345678for a Dutch number) - Add a welcome message (optional) — pre-fill a message that opens in the chat (e.g. "Hi, I'd like to know more about your products!")
- Click "Generate Link" — your personalized
wa.melink is created
The Generated Link
The tool generates a link in this format: https://wa.me/31612345678?text=Your+message+here
You can:
- Copy Link — copies the link to your clipboard
- Test Link — opens the link in a new tab to verify it works
Where to Use It
- Website buttons ("Chat with us on WhatsApp")
- Email signatures
- Social media bios (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Ad campaigns
WhatsApp QR Code Generator
Visit /en/whatsapp-qr-generator to create a scannable QR code.
How to Use
- Enter your phone number — with country code, without
+ - Add a pre-filled message (optional)
- Click "Generate WhatsApp QR Code" — a 400×400 pixel QR code appears
Download & Share
Click "Download QR Code" to save the QR code as a PNG image. Print it or share it digitally.
Where to Use It
- Business cards & stationery
- Posters & flyers in your physical store
- Product packaging
- Event materials & trade show booths
- Social media posts and stories
Pro Tip
Combine both tools: add the WhatsApp link to your digital channels and the QR code to your physical materials. This way, customers can reach you from anywhere — and every conversation becomes an opportunity.