WhatsApp's Green Tick Is Now Blue: How to Verify Your Business Account
The WhatsApp Business green tick is now a blue badge. Learn the Official Business Account requirements, how to apply, and test your account's readiness.
Meta replaced WhatsApp's green tick with a blue badge to match Facebook and Instagram. You can get it in two ways: apply for a free Official Business Account through the WhatsApp Business API if your brand is well known and has unpaid media coverage, or subscribe to Meta Verified for Business where it is available. Either way, the basics are business verification, two-step verification and a matching display name.
01What changed?
The green tick used to be the symbol of an "Official Business Account" on WhatsApp. Today it's blue, like on Facebook and Instagram, and it means the same thing: Meta has confirmed the account genuinely represents the brand. People still search for "green tick", but what you'll see on your account is blue.
02Two ways to get it
| Criterion | Official Business Account (OBA) | Meta Verified for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Monthly subscription |
| Main requirement | A well-known brand with media coverage | Business verification and subscription requirements |
| Requires the WhatsApp API | Yes | Depends on the product and country |
| Extra benefits | The badge only | Support and impersonation protection |
| Availability | Global | Varies by country |
03Test your account's readiness
Tap each requirement you already meet to see your readiness score:
04Steps to apply for an Official Business Account
- Verify your business in Meta Business with your commercial registration.
- Enable two-step verification on your WhatsApp Business number.
- Make sure the display name matches your brand name.
- In WhatsApp Manager, select the number, then "Request Official Business Account".
- Attach up to 5 links to unpaid articles or coverage about you from independent sources.
- Wait for the review; if the request is rejected, strengthen your media presence and reapply after 30 days.
Paid content, or content published on your own website and pages, does not count as independent coverage.
05Does the badge increase sales?
The badge builds trust, especially with fake accounts so common. But what really sells is the speed and quality of your replies. Many successful stores sell thousands of orders without a badge, because their replies are instant and clear.
Key takeaways
- The green tick is now blue, and it means the same thing.
- An Official Business Account is free but requires a known brand and independent coverage.
- Meta Verified is a paid subscription whose availability varies by country.
- Business verification, two-step verification and a matching name are the foundation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get the badge with the regular WhatsApp Business app?
The Official Business Account is tied to the WhatsApp Business API. Meta Verified has its own requirements depending on the country and product.
How long does the review take?
Usually a few days, though it can take longer depending on the request.
Does the badge guarantee my number won't be banned?
No. Complying with messaging policies and keeping message quality high is what protects your number.
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