WhatsApp Link Preview Checker

WhatsApp previews depend on crawlable OpenGraph data. A missing image or vague title can reduce clicks.

Use Cases

  • Preview launch links
  • Debug missing thumbnails
  • Improve mobile share previews

Workflow

  1. 1Paste your URL into the preview tool.
  2. 2Inspect title, description, image, and validation messages.
  3. 3Update metadata and retest.

Practical Tips

  • Use a strong square-safe image composition.
  • Make the description useful on small screens.
  • Ensure metadata is present in server-rendered HTML.

Common Questions

Does WhatsApp use OpenGraph?

Yes, WhatsApp commonly uses OpenGraph metadata for link previews.

Can client-rendered metadata fail?

Yes. Social crawlers often need metadata in the initial HTML response.