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WhatsApp blue tick eligibility checker
Answer nine questions and see how ready your number is for Meta's Official Business Account badge, what is missing, and what to do next. Meta makes the decision; this shows where you stand.
Meta's requirements are not met yet
Fix the items marked in red, then check again.
Meta's requirements
4 of 6 met- Number is on the WhatsApp Business Platform
OBA is granted to API numbers.
- Business portfolio verified
Done.
- Display name approved
Available without review is not approved: Meta has not reviewed the name yet. Review starts once the business is verified; if it already is, submit the name for review in WhatsApp Manager.
- Two-step verification on
Check this in Meta Business Suite.
- 30 days on the platform
Done.
- Following the Business Messaging Policy
No warnings.
Notability
Meta's judgement- 2 independent articles
The API request takes at least 5 supporting links. Find 3 more.
- Some brand searches
Partners describe notability as a well-known or frequently searched brand.
Next steps
- Submit the display name for review in WhatsApp Manager and wait for Approved.
- Turn on two-step verification (a 6-digit PIN) for the number in WhatsApp Manager.
- Collect at least 5 recent articles about your business in independent newspapers, magazines or industry publications.
Meta decides every request and does not explain rejections. Meta Verified is a different, paid product from Meta and is not covered by this checker.
Blue tick, verified business, Meta Verified: three different things
They are easy to mix up, and only one of them is the Official Business Account badge.
Business verification
Meta confirms your business is real, from your documents. It is a requirement for the blue tick, and it lets Meta review your display name. It does not add a badge by itself.
Official Business Account
The blue tick for WhatsApp Business API numbers. Free, requested per number, and granted only to notable brands that meet every requirement above.
Meta Verified
A separate paid subscription that Meta sells to businesses. It has its own eligibility and pricing, which vary by country. Check Meta's own page before you buy.
Questions
Straight answers, with Meta's own documents linked below.
How do I get the blue tick on WhatsApp Business?
The blue tick on a WhatsApp Business API number comes from Meta's Official Business Account (OBA) status. You request it from WhatsApp Manager or through the API once your number meets Meta's requirements, and Meta reviews whether your brand is notable.
What are the requirements for an Official Business Account?
Per Meta: you follow the WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy, the number has been on the WhatsApp Business Platform for at least 30 days, the business portfolio is verified, two-step verification is on, and the display name is approved.
Can a WhatsApp Business app number get the blue tick?
Not through OBA. Meta does not grant OBA status to WhatsApp Business app numbers, and partner documentation says it is not supported for coexistence numbers either. Those numbers look at Meta Verified, a separate paid subscription from Meta with its own rules.
How many links do I need to prove notability?
Meta's API takes 5 to 10 supporting links that demonstrate notability. Partners advise recent articles in independent news or magazines; your own website, social profiles and paid or sponsored articles do not count.
What happens if my request is rejected?
You can submit a new request after 30 days. Use that time to collect stronger, independent press coverage, since notability is the usual reason.
Is 'available without review' the same as an approved display name?
No. AVAILABLE_WITHOUT_REVIEW means the name has never been reviewed, which happens on unverified portfolios. Meta's OBA requirement is an approved display name, so verify the business first.
Sources
Checked on 8 November 2026. Meta changes its rules; when a page and this tool disagree, the page wins.
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