WhatsApp Groups are excellent ways to share news and bring friends and family together. They can also be a great source of information about your favorite brand or blogger. But if you’re new to WhatsApp or not particularly tech-savvy, you might not know how to join different groups.
Fear not. You’ve landed on the right page. Whether you’re searching by name or ID, we’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Plus, we’ll share tips on finding members and admins in any WhatsApp.
How to Find WhatsApp Group by Name
Let’s get some things clear first. If you’re a WhatsApp user, you can only find private or public on WhatsApp if you are already in them. On the other hand, it’s impossible to find a private or public you’re not a member of unless the admin sends you an invitation.
If you’re looking for a group on WhatsApp you’re already in, here’s how to find it:
Open WhatsApp on your iOS or Android device.
Tap on the search icon at the top of the screen.
Type in the name of the you’re looking for.
The matching results will appear in the results.
Tap on the to access it.
Finding that don’t require admin permission for you to join is possible. You can do so via third-party apps. However, unless you’re certain you can find a specific this way, we don’t recommend using these apps often. Many users report concerns about receiving invitations asking for sensitive content after joining these apps.
If you’re okay with this, proceed with the steps below.
iPhone or iPad Users
WhatsApp lets iPhone and iPad users connect to third-party apps to explore different public and join them without an invitation. Before installing these apps, please note that their source isn’t always trustworthy. One of the most popular apps on the App Store for finding WhatsApp is “Groups for WhatsApp.” Here’s what you need to do:
Go to the App Store and search for the “Groups for WhatsApp” app.
Install the app on your iPhone or iPad.
Open the app and connect your WhatsApp account to it.
Search for you wish to join. You can choose between different categories as well as recently active .
Tap on the “Join” button to enter.
Android Phone or Tablet Users
Android users can choose from various apps on the Google Play Store that offer databases to tons of WhatsApp to join. The option with the largest selection is “Whats Social Group Links.”
Go to the Google Play Store and download the “What’s Social Links” app. It’s one of the few apps that actually have a good rating.
Install the app and launch it.
Link your WhatsApp account by following the on-screen instructions.
Look for the groups you want to join. You can sort them by categories such as education, funny, games, sports, etc.
Tap “Join” to join the you want.
For PC Users
If you use WhatsApp on a PC, some great websites are explicitly created to post links to WhatsApp for everyone to join. Just do a Google search for terms like “WhatsApp links” or “WhatsApp to join,” or follow the steps below.
Go to the WhatsApp Links website.
Select a topic for the you want to find.
Click “Join WhatsApp .”
As you browse through the website, you’ll see a list of the latest invite links, as well as category-sorted links. Use the “Ctrl + F” or “Command + F” keys to look for the you want.
Alternative Methods to Finding WhatsApp Groups
There are tons of ways to find WhatsApp online. For example, go to Facebook and search for “WhatsApp ,” then choose the “” filter. You can do similar research on platforms such as Tumblr or Reddit. Do be mindful, before joining any WhatsApp you find online, that they may not have great moderation, and you may subject yourself to NSFW or spam content.
How to Find WhatsApp Group ID
Finding the WhatsApp ID is straightforward if you’re a admin. Otherwise, you should ask the admin to do the following for you:
Open WhatsApp on your Android or iOS device.
Navigate to the group which ID you want to find.
Open the “Group Info” section by tapping on the group name at the top of the screen.
Tap on the “Invite via link” option.
The suffix part of the link is the ID of the group. You can copy and share the group ID link or create a QR code for people to scan and join.
