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You have a list of phone numbers and you want to know which ones are on WhatsApp. PWF Platform has three WhatsApp checks for that: Quick, Standard and Detailed. They answer the same question at different depths and prices. This guide explains the difference and helps you pick the right one for your list
The short answer
- WhatsApp Quick Check is the fast, low-cost first pass. Use it on big raw lists you want to clean before you spend more on them
- WhatsApp Standard Check is the everyday check. Use it on the list you are about to send to
- WhatsApp Detailed Check is the most thorough. Use it when every number counts, for example a small high-value list or a final check before an important campaign
What the three checks have in common
Whichever one you pick, the order works the same way:
- You upload a
.txtor.csvfile with one number per line and the country code in front, up to 2,000,000 numbers per order - Duplicates, lines that are not phone numbers and numbers from other countries are removed first and not charged
- You see the exact price before you place the order and pay per unique number from your EUR balance, with no subscription
- You get two files back: Registered (the numbers with a WhatsApp account) and Not registered (the rest)
- None of them asks you to connect your own WhatsApp account. You only upload a file
Side by side
| Quick | Standard | Detailed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | A fast pass that splits your list into numbers with and without WhatsApp | Splits your list into numbers with a working WhatsApp account and numbers without one | Our most thorough WhatsApp check |
| Price per 1,000,000 numbers | €10 | €35 | €50 |
| Minimum file | 500 numbers | 2,000 numbers | 3,000 numbers |
| Speed | The fastest of the three | Slower than Quick | The slowest, it takes the most care |
| Best for | Big raw lists and a first cleaning | Campaigns and broadcasts | High-value lists and a last check before an important send |
Prices change from time to time. The pricing page always shows the current ones
What a list costs with each check
| Unique numbers | Quick | Standard | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | €0.10 | €0.35 | €0.50 |
| 100,000 | €1.00 | €3.50 | €5.00 |
| 1,000,000 | €10.00 | €35.00 | €50.00 |
How to choose
Ask yourself two questions: how big and how fresh is the list, and what does a wrong number cost you?
Pick Quick when
- The list is large, old or from a source you do not fully trust, and you first want to know how much of it is usable
- You are comparing several lists and want a quick picture of each one before you decide where to spend
- A few wrong numbers in the result do not matter much, because you will check the good part again later
Pick Standard when
- This is the list you are going to send to, and you want the numbers with a working WhatsApp account
- You run regular campaigns or broadcasts and want a good balance of depth and price
Pick Detailed when
- Every number is worth a lot to you: a customer list, a list of leads you paid for, or a small B2B list
- You are about to send something important and want the most careful answer the day before
- A message sent to a number without WhatsApp costs you more than the check does
Combine them on big lists
On a large raw list you do not have to choose one. Run Quick first, then run Standard or Detailed only on the Registered file it gives you back
Here is an example with 1,000,000 raw numbers, if 40% of them come back as registered after the first pass:
| Plan | What you pay |
|---|---|
| Detailed on the whole list | 1,000,000 × €50 per million = €50.00 |
| Quick on the whole list, then Detailed on the 400,000 registered | €10.00 + €20.00 = €30.00 |
How much you save depends on how much of your list is on WhatsApp. On a fresh list where almost every number is registered, the extra Quick pass adds cost instead of saving it, so go straight to Standard or Detailed
What the results mean, whichever check you pick
A number in Registered had a WhatsApp account at the moment of the check. It does not tell you who uses the number, whether they read their messages, or that your message will be delivered
A number in Not registered had no WhatsApp account that the check could find. It may never have used WhatsApp, it may be a landline, or it may have been given up. Lists change over time, so check again before a big campaign rather than reusing an old result
Questions people ask
Can I upload the same list to two checks?
Yes. Each order is separate, so you can run Quick on a list and then upload its Registered file to Standard or Detailed as a new order
Why does Detailed have a bigger minimum file?
Each check has its own minimum: 500 numbers for Quick, 2,000 for Standard and 3,000 for Detailed, counted after duplicates are removed. If your list is smaller than the minimum of the check you want, the order page tells you before you pay
How long does each check take?
It depends on the check and the size of the list, so there is no fixed time. Quick is the fastest. Detailed takes the longest because it is the most careful. Your order page shows the progress live, and the results can also reach your Telegram
Do I need a subscription?
No. You top up a balance in EUR with crypto and pay per unique number when you place an order. What you do not spend stays on your balance
Is checking a number the same as permission to message it?
No. Only check lists you are allowed to work with, and send marketing messages only to people who agreed to receive them. A clean list helps you reach the right people, but it does not replace their consent
