Why WhatsApp Link Previews Matter
When you share a link in a WhatsApp group or chat, the preview card is the first thing people see. A well-crafted preview with a clear title, description, and image drives engagement. A broken preview — just a plain URL — gets scrolled past.
WhatsApp displays previews inside chat bubbles, so the image needs to be narrow enough to fit mobile screens while still looking professional.
WhatsApp Link Preview Requirements
- Required tags: og:title, og:description, og:image
- Minimum image size: 300 × 157 pixels
- Recommended size: 1200 × 630
- Display: Inside chat bubbles on mobile
How to Check Your WhatsApp Preview
Use Proovd to paste any URL and see exactly how it renders on WhatsApp — along with X, LinkedIn, Slack, Discord, and Reddit. One tool, six platforms.
Quick Fix Checklist
- Confirm og:title, og:description, and og:image tags are present
- Verify image is at least 300×157 pixels
- Add query parameter (?v=2) if cache won't update
- Test with Proovd before sharing
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my WhatsApp link preview?
Use Proovd to paste your URL and see exactly how it renders on WhatsApp. WhatsApp uses og:image, og:title, and og:description tags, with image at least 300x157 pixels.
Why is my WhatsApp link preview not updating?
WhatsApp caches link previews aggressively with no public cache-clearing tool. The workaround is to add a query parameter to the URL to force a new fetch.