Joining WhatsApp channels is now easier than ever: by scanning a QR code
In addition to being able to talk to our contacts on WhatsApp, we can also join groups or channels, which can sometimes be quite simple.
WhatsApp is aware of the complexities of joining different channels of the messaging app so far, which is why they are working on including QR codes in the latest beta.
With this feature, discovering and joining channels will be much easier, as we will be able to scan QR codes of channels very easily.
In this way, the QR code to join channels can be displayed anywhere, whether on the web, but also within the physical environment of any organization, to make it easier for people to join.
We already have a lot of QR codes in WhatsApp, however we can use them to share our accounts, or also to log in to WhatsApp web.
This new way of sharing access to channels is good news for channel admins, who will be able to promote them in an amazingly simple way.
This will obviously also make the problem easier for users, who will be able to join their favorite channels practically, without having to click on any link.
In addition to QR codes for joining channels, WhatsApp engineers are also working on other features for the app like a new analytics section for channels that will provide admins with better insight into user engagement.