How to Add a WhatsApp Chat Button to Your Website
Want to make it easy for your website visitors to reach you via WhatsApp? With Social Intents' free WhatsApp Chat Button Generator, you can instantly embed a branded WhatsApp chat button on your website - no coding knowledge required!
Whether you're offering support, sales, or pre-sales conversations, the WhatsApp widget helps customers connect with you in the messaging app they already use every day.
Why Add WhatsApp to Your Website?
WhatsApp has over 2 billion users worldwide—and your customers are likely among them. Adding a WhatsApp call-to-action button to your website can:
- Increase engagement with mobile and international visitors
- Improve customer satisfaction with real-time support
- Let you respond via mobile or desktop using the WhatsApp app—or from Social Intents
How to Create and Embed a WhatsApp Chat Button on Your Website
Our WhatsApp Chat Button Generator walks you through the full setup. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Customize Your Chat Button Style
Start by choosing how your WhatsApp button will look on your site:
- Chat Bubble Text: Customize the message on the button (e.g., "Chat with us on WhatsApp")
- Position: Choose where to display the button — Bottom Right or Bottom Left
- Button Color & Text Color: Match your site’s branding
- Button Type: Choose between a chat bubble or custom icon
- Optional: Use a custom image by providing a Chat Button Image URL
Step 2: Enter WhatsApp Widget Settings
Configure your WhatsApp chat behavior:
- Your WhatsApp Phone Number: Include full international format (e.g., +14155552671)
- Welcome Text: Message that appears as a greeting (e.g., “Hi there! How can we help?”)
- Pre-filled Message: The text that auto-populates in the WhatsApp chat window
- Company Name & Email: For personalization and support
- Logo Image URL (Optional): Add your company logo to the widget
- Open Widget by Default: Choose whether the chat opens automatically on page load
Once all fields are filled in, click “Generate Widget Code”.
Step 3: Copy and Paste Your Code Snippet
After generating your widget, simply copy the provided HTML/JavaScript snippet and paste it into your website's <body>section. This enables:
- The WhatsApp chat button on every page where it's included
- A seamless click-to-chat experience: clicking the button opens WhatsApp with your pre-filled message
Works on both desktop and mobile devices — mobile users are redirected to WhatsApp app, and desktop users are sent to WhatsApp Button Generator, customize your widget, and copy your embed code. You can be up and running in less than 2 minutes.
For deeper WhatsApp integrations like chat routing, automation, and analytics, sign up for a Social Intents account and link your WhatsApp Business API number.
Advanced Features with Social Intents WhatsApp Integration
Once your WhatsApp button is embedded, Social Intents gives you powerful tools to manage and automate chats:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Live Team Inbox | Answer WhatsApp messages from a shared inbox connected to your team |
| AI Chatbots | Train custom bots on your business content to respond automatically |
| Quick Replies | Use canned responses for faster support |
| File Sharing | Let visitors upload documents or images and receive files from your team |
| Office Hours Scheduling | Automatically hide the widget or go offline outside business hours |
| Reports & Analytics | Track WhatsApp engagement and export chat history |
Respond to WhatsApp Messages from Social Intents
You’re not limited to replying via the WhatsApp mobile app. With our integrated WhatsApp support, you can:
- View incoming chats directly inside your Social Intents dashboard
- Route messages to live agents or AI chatbots
- Assign chats to team members
- Manage all your customer conversations across WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Google Chat from one unified interface
No more switching platforms — manage WhatsApp chats with the same power and flexibility you use for live website chat.
Boost Conversions with a Personalized Messaging Experience
By embedding a WhatsApp chat button into your website, you're opening a trusted, direct line of communication with your audience. Visitors are more likely to convert when they feel they can get instant answers from a real person—or a helpful chatbot.
Plus, with no per-agent pricing, you can scale your WhatsApp support without increasing your costs.
Get Started Now — No Account Required to Generate Your Button
Visit our WhatsApp Button Generator, customize your widget, and copy your embed code. You can be up and running in less than 2 minutes.
Want a better way to Answer your customers' WhatsApp messages?
For deeper WhatsApp integrations like chat routing, automation, and analytics, sign up for a Social Intents account and link your WhatsApp Business API number to answer WhatsApp messages right from the tools you already use like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat, and Zoom. See how to get set up in this WhatsApp Integration Guide.