What is the Campaign Feature in WABA?
Campaign Feature for WhatsApp Business API (WABA)
The Campaign Feature in WhatsApp Business API (WABA) lets you send promotional messages to multiple opted-in customers at once, using pre-approved templates. It’s ideal for sales alerts, loyalty campaigns, or event announcements.
When to Use It
Use the campaign feature when you want to:
- Announce a new product launch
- Promote discounts or flash sales
- Send reminders or personalized follow-ups at scale
Prerequisites
- WABA Account must be live and verified
- Message templates must be approved in Meta Business Manager
- Users must opt in to receive messages
- Messaging limits apply (based on WABA phone tier)
Steps to Launch a Campaign
- Log in to your WhatsApp Campaign dashboard.
- Go to Campaigns > Create Campaign.
- Choose a template from your approved list.
- Select or upload a target audience list (CSV with valid WhatsApp numbers).
- Review the preview and schedule/send the campaign.
Expected Outcome
Customers will receive your message within minutes. You can track:
- Delivery and read rates
- Click-throughs (if links are included)
- Opt-outs or message failures
Things to Note
- Personalized fields in templates must match the uploaded list headers.
- Message delivery can fail if a user has blocked your number or revoked opt-in.
- Overuse of promotional messages can affect your quality rating with Meta.
Watch a Walkthrough Video
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Related FAQs
- How do I get a message template approved in WABA?
- What are WhatsApp opt-in requirements?
- How can I track performance of my WhatsApp campaign?
Updated on: 21/09/2025