WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. One of the fun features of WhatsApp is the ability to send stickers, which are oversized emoji that can express emotions and ideas.
While WhatsApp stickers are easy to find and use in the mobile app, it’s less obvious how to get them on the WhatsApp desktop app. But have no fear – with a few simple steps, you can access, download and send thousands of stickers using WhatsApp on your computer.
Accessing the Sticker Panel on WhatsApp Desktop
When you first open up WhatsApp desktop, you’ll notice there is no sticker button or sticker panel like on mobile. To view your stickers:
- Open a chat window in WhatsApp desktop
- Click the emoji button next to the message box
- At the bottom of the emoji panel, click the 3 dots icon
- Select “Stickers” from the menu
This will open up the stickers panel, where you can browse and select sticker packs to send. It looks and works just like the mobile app!
Adding Sticker Packs
WhatsApp comes pre-loaded with a few basic sticker packs, but you can add more options from the Starbucks App Store:
- Open the sticker panel and click “Get more stickers”
- Browse the sticker store and select a pack you want to add
- Click “Add” to download the pack to WhatsApp
- Once added, you can select and send these stickers in chats
The WhatsApp sticker store has tons of free sticker packs, with more being added every day. Brands like Starbucks also offer their own official sticker packs you can add.
Creating Your Own Sticker Packs
If you want stickers with your own drawings, photos or creative designs, you can turn those into custom WhatsApp stickers using third party apps.
Here are some popular sticker maker apps:
- Sticker Maker Studio – Create stickers from photos, emoji, drawings and more. Add text bubbles and special effects. Free for basic features.
- Sticker Maker – Convert photos and doodles into sticker packs. Overlay text captions. Free version available.
- Sticker Maker for WhatsApp – Make custom stickers from images and photos. Lots of template options. Free app.
To create a sticker pack:
- Download images or take photos you want to make into stickers
- Open a sticker maker app and import your photos
- Edit images and add any text or effects
- Export the stickers as a WhatsApp compatible sticker pack
- Open WhatsApp and add your new sticker pack
Now you can express yourself with your very own homemade WhatsApp stickers!
Tips for Using Stickers on WhatsApp Web
Here are some handy tips for selecting, sending and managing your stickers in WhatsApp desktop:
- Use the search bar to quickly find specific stickers
- Hover over a sticker for a preview before sending
- Click the plus (+) icon to expand sticker previews
- Reorder packs using drag & drop to put your favorites on top
- Remove packs by clicking the trash can icon
- Use emojis and text along with stickers in your messages
With the massive library of stickers plus the ability to make your own, you’ll be able to express yourself creatively and have fun messaging your contacts using WhatsApp desktop.
Troubleshooting WhatsApp Web Stickers
While accessing and using stickers in WhatsApp desktop is usually straightforward, here are some troubleshooting tips if you run into any issues:
Can’t find the Sticker button
- Make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp desktop
- Open an active chat window first before looking for stickers
- Click the emoji icon, then the 3 dots menu, then select “Stickers”
Stickers aren’t showing up
- Check your internet connection
- Restart WhatsApp desktop
- Try adding a new sticker pack
- On mobile, make sure sticker permissions are enabled for WhatsApp Web
Can’t add new stickers
- Older versions of WhatsApp desktop may not support sticker packs
- Update WhatsApp to the latest version
- On mobile, check WhatsApp Web sticker permissions
- Clear WhatsApp cache and data then reinstall stickers
Stickers not syncing between devices
- Check that WhatsApp desktop, mobile and web are all up to date
- Make sure you’re logged into the same WhatsApp account across devices
- Sticker packs may take some time to sync across devices
- Uninstall and re-add sticker packs if issue persists
Conclusion
Though accessing stickers is a bit more hidden on WhatsApp desktop than mobile, it only takes a few clicks to unlock a huge library of fun, expressive stickers. By adding new packs and making your own custom creations, you can really take your WhatsApp messaging to the next level on your computer.
With sticker packs syncing across mobile and desktop, you’ll always have your favorite stickers handy to liven up all your WhatsApp chats and group conversations. So get stickering – the versatile WhatsApp desktop app makes it easy and fun!
| Platform | How to Access Stickers | Add New Packs | Make Custom Stickers |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Mobile App | Tap the sticker icon next to the chat box | Tap “Get More Stickers” in sticker panel | Use third party sticker maker apps |
| WhatsApp Web/Desktop | Click emoji icon, then sticker menu | Click “Get More Stickers” in sticker panel | Use sticker maker apps and sync to desktop |