How to get the WhatsApp green tick in 2026
The green tick is now a blue checkmark, and there are two different ways to get it. This guide explains which one applies to you, what Meta checks, and how to prepare a request that has the best chance of approval.
- Meta's current process explained
- Eligibility checklist
- What to do if refused
What is the WhatsApp green tick?
The WhatsApp green tick was the badge Meta showed next to verified business names. Meta now shows a blue checkmark instead. On the WhatsApp Business API it comes with official business account status, which a business requests from Meta after business verification; on the WhatsApp Business app it comes with the paid Meta Verified subscription.
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WhatsApp verified badge at a glance
- Badge today
- Blue checkmark next to the business name
- API route
- Official business account, requested in WhatsApp Manager
- App route
- Meta Verified paid subscription, where offered
- Meta review fee
- None for official business account requests
- Key requirement
- Verified business portfolio and a well-known brand
- If refused
- Apply again after 30 days
What happened to the WhatsApp green tick?
For years WhatsApp showed a green tick next to verified business names. Meta has since moved to a blue checkmark across its apps, so the "green tick" people search for is now blue. Which route gives you the badge depends on how you use WhatsApp.
| Point of difference | Official business account | Meta Verified for business |
|---|---|---|
| For | Numbers on the WhatsApp Business API | The WhatsApp Business app |
| How you get it | Request in WhatsApp Manager; Meta decides | Monthly subscription in the app, after Meta checks your details |
| Cost from Meta | No review fee | Paid subscription, priced by Meta |
| Main test | Verified business and a notable, publicly known brand | Business details that match official records |
| Availability | Any API number that meets the criteria | Selected countries, including India |
Meta changes these programmes from time to time. Check Meta's WhatsApp Business help pages for the latest rules before you apply.
Who is eligible for an official business account?
Under Meta's current rules for the WhatsApp Business Platform, the business and the number must meet all of these conditions before you can request the badge:
- The business follows the WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy
- The number has been registered on the platform for at least 30 days
- The business portfolio that owns it has passed Meta business verification
- Two-step verification is turned on for the number
- The display name of the number is approved
How do you apply for the WhatsApp verified badge?
These steps are for the official business account on the WhatsApp Business API.
- Get on the WhatsApp Business API
Register your number on the platform through a provider such as MsgClub. The 30-day clock starts when the number is registered.
- Complete Meta business verification
Verify your business portfolio in Meta Business Suite. The legal name and address must match your documents, for example your GST certificate, certificate of incorporation or a utility bill in the business name.
- Get your display name approved
Use a name that clearly matches your brand, website and documents. Avoid generic words, extra descriptions or a different brand's name.
- Turn on two-step verification
Set a 6-digit PIN for the business number in WhatsApp Manager and store it safely.
- Prepare supporting links
Collect links to independent news coverage of your brand, and make sure your website and social profiles show the same name, logo and contact details.
- Submit the request
In WhatsApp Manager, open the number, go to its profile and submit the official business account request. Meta reviews it and accepts or declines.
What if your request is refused?
Meta often declines requests without a detailed reason. You can submit a new request after 30 days. Use the time to fix what you can control:
- Check that the display name, website and documents use exactly the same business name
- Earn genuine coverage: launches, funding, awards or interviews reported by independent media
- Keep your quality rating high and stay within WhatsApp's policies
How MsgClub helps
We set up your WhatsApp Business API, guide you through Meta business verification and display name approval, and help you check the eligibility list and prepare your request. The decision is Meta's alone, so no provider can promise you the badge.
Without the badge you can still use every feature: marketing broadcasts, a chatbot, the team inbox and the WhatsApp API. See WhatsApp pricing, all pricing or integrations.
Frequently asked questions
Is the WhatsApp green tick still available?
The badge is still available, but it is now a blue checkmark rather than green. Businesses on the WhatsApp Business API get it through official business account status, which Meta grants on request. Businesses on the WhatsApp Business app get it through the paid Meta Verified subscription where Meta offers it.
How much does the WhatsApp verified badge cost?
Meta does not charge to review an official business account request on the WhatsApp Business API; you only need to be on the API, which has its own message charges and provider fee. Meta Verified for the WhatsApp Business app is a monthly paid subscription, priced by Meta and available in selected countries, including India.
How long does WhatsApp verification take?
Meta business verification can take from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your documents. After that, your number must have been on the platform for at least 30 days before you request official business account status. Meta usually decides on the request within days, but it does not promise a timeline.
Why was my WhatsApp green tick request rejected?
Meta does not always give a reason. Common causes are a display name that does not match your documents or website, a business portfolio that is not verified, two-step verification turned off, or too little public evidence that the brand is well known. You can apply again after 30 days.
Can a small business get the WhatsApp verified badge?
Yes, there is no size requirement, but approval of an official business account is at Meta's discretion and depends heavily on how well known the brand is. Small businesses that are not yet widely covered in the press may find Meta Verified on the WhatsApp Business app, where offered, an easier route.
Do I need the green tick to use the WhatsApp Business API?
No. Every business on the API shows its verified display name and business profile, and can send templates, run chatbots and use a team inbox without the badge. Business verification raises your messaging limit; the badge mainly adds trust when customers see your name.
Can I lose the WhatsApp verified badge?
Yes. Meta can remove official business account status, for example if the business breaks WhatsApp policies. Changing the display name of a number that has the badge also needs Meta's review, and the new name is assessed again, so plan name changes carefully.
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