Whatsapp Number Validator (Pay Per Result) ## Overview This Apify Actor provides a robust and efficient solution for validating WhatsApp phone numbers. It allows you to quickly determine whether a given phone number has an active WhatsApp account, making it an invaluable tool for businesses, marketers, and developers. With its pay-per-result pricing model, you only pay for the successful validations (true / false), ensuring cost-effectiveness and transparency. ## Key Features * ✅ Accurate Validation: Reliably checks if a phone number is registered on WhatsApp. * 🚀 Bulk Processing: Efficiently validate multiple phone numbers in a single run. * 💰 Pay-Per-Result Pricing: Only pay for successful validations (true/false), optimizing your budget. * ⚡ Fast Response Time: Validate up to 19.200 numbers per minute with parallel processing. * 🔌 Simple Integration: Easy to use with a straightforward input and output format. * 🔒 No WhatsApp Account Needed: Unlike some providers, you don’t need to connect your own WhatsApp account or scan QR codes — everything works out of the box. ## Use Cases * Marketing Campaigns: Clean your contact lists by removing invalid WhatsApp numbers, improving campaign efficiency and reducing bounce rates. * Customer Support: Verify customer contact information to ensure seamless communication via WhatsApp. * Lead Generation: Qualify leads by confirming their WhatsApp presence, enabling targeted outreach. * Data Enrichment: Enhance your existing datasets with accurate WhatsApp availability information. ## How it Works The Whatsapp Number Validator Actor takes a list of phone numbers as input. It then processes each number, checking for an active WhatsApp account. The output provides a clear indication of whether each number has WhatsApp, along with the original phone number. ## Pricing This Actor operates on a pay-per-result model, ensuring you only pay for the value you receive. * $1 per 1000 Results. ## Performance Our tests indicate exceptional performance, allowing for high-volume validation: * Response Time: Approximately only 10 seconds for 100 numbers per actor run. * Validation Rate: Up to 19.200 number validations per minute. * Memory: Only 128MB per actor RUN. ## Input Parameters | Field | Type | Description | Default value | | :------------ | :----- | :---------------------------------------------- | :------------ | | phone_numbers | array | A list of phone numbers to validate for WhatsApp presence. | [] | ## Input Example json { "phone_numbers": [ "12025550123", "13125550123" ] } ## Output Example json [ { "phone": "12025550123", "hasWhatsapp": true }, { "phone": "13125550123", "hasWhatsapp": true } ] ## Why Choose Whatsapp Number Validator? Here's a comparison of using our Actor versus manual checking or other less efficient methods: | Feature | Whatsapp Number Validator (Actor) | Manual Checking / Other Methods | | :------------------ | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | | Speed | Up to 19.200 checks/minute | Very slow, human-dependent | | Accuracy | High, real-time validation | Prone to human error, outdated | | Cost-Efficiency | Pay-per-result, no wasted spend | High labor costs, fixed fees | | Scalability | Unlimited bulk processing | Limited, resource-intensive | | Automation | Fully automated | Manual, time-consuming | | Integration | Seamless API integration | Complex, custom solutions | | Reliability | Consistent, robust performance | Inconsistent, prone to blocks | | Account Setup | No WhatsApp account required | Requires personal account / QR | ## Support For any questions, issues, or custom requirements, please reach out to our support team. We are dedicated to ensuring your success with the Whatsapp Number Validator Actor. ## FAQ Q: How accurate is the validation? A: Our validation process is highly accurate, providing reliable results on WhatsApp account presence. Q: Do I need to connect my own WhatsApp account or scan QR codes? A: No. Unlike other providers, this Actor works independently — no account connection is needed. Q: What happens if a number does not have WhatsApp? A: The output will clearly indicate "hasWhatsapp": false for such numbers. Q: Is there a limit to the number of phone numbers I can validate? A: No, you can validate as many numbers as you need. The Actor is designed for bulk processing. Q: How can I integrate this Actor into my workflow? A: The Actor provides a simple API for integration. Refer to the Apify documentation for detailed integration guides.