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Whatsapp url query string parametrs


What is the pourpose of &source=, &data= and &app_absent query strings parametres in the whatsapp url (https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=XXXXXXXXXXX&text=&source=&data=&app_absent=) ?

It is possible to track WhatsApp message's source filling these parameters ?

If it is, where I can see those information ? On Whatsapp business App ?


Solution

  • &app_absent=1 Is used to replace the "Continue to Chat" button by "Download" button to allow user to download WhatsApp for current OS.