# How to Build a WhatsApp Chatbot in 2025 — Step-by-Step No Coding Guide

Sep 5, 2025

15 Min READ

[Jiaqi Pan](https://landbot.io/author/jiaqi-pan)

Illustration: Xèlon XLF

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## TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. [What is a WhatsApp Bot?](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#whatsapp-bot)
2. [Who Can Build WhatsApp Bots?](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#build-whatsapp-bots)
3. [How to Build a WhatsApp Bot with Landbot's No-Code Builder](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#create-test-whatsapp-bot)

### 01. [Set Up WhatsApp Bot Canvas](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#whatsapp-bot-canvas)
### 02. [Create Your First Block](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#create-first-block)
### 03. [Ask a Question](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#ask-question)
### 04. [Set Up Conditional Logic](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#conditional-logic)
### 05. [Button Responses](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#ask-question-buttons)
### 06. [Add Media](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#add-media)
### 07. [Export Collected Data: Google Sheets](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#export-google-sheets)
### 08. [Offer Human Hand-off Option](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#human-hand-off)
### 09. [Set Up Slack Notifications](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#slack-notification)
### 10. [Test Your WhatsApp Chatbot!](https://landbot.io/blog/create-whatsapp-bot#test-your-chatbot)

## What is a WhatsApp Bot?

A WhatsApp bot provides your leads and/or customers with a real-time automated conversational experience directly on the messaging app.

The key advantages of creating a WhatsApp chatbot include:

- **Instant communication**: Being able to communicate with the audience instantly.
- **Asynchronous communication**: Customers can stop and restart the conversation at their convenience.
- **Personalized experience**: WhatsApp chatbots deliver personalized messages with every interaction.

## Who Can Build WhatsApp Bots?

Anyone with a WhatsApp Business Profile who has applied for the WhatsApp Business API can build a WhatsApp bot.

## How to Build a WhatsApp Bot with Landbot's No-Code Builder

### 1. Set Up WhatsApp Bot Canvas

Navigate from the home screen to the “Bot builder” and select WhatsApp as the channel.

### 2. Create Your First Block

Add a “Collect intent” block to capture and store your user's first interaction.

### 3. Ask a Question (Open Text & Number)

Use open-ended and numerical question blocks to engage users and collect data.

### 4. Set Up Conditional Logic

Create conditions to differentiate between user responses based on their input.

### 5. Button Responses

Add reply buttons and button lists for user interactions.

### 6. Add Media

Incorporate various media formats like images and videos to enhance user engagement.

### 7. Export Collected Data: Google Sheets

Integrate Google Sheets to collect data from user interactions.

### 8. Offer Human Hand-off Option

Set up a handoff system to connect users with human agents.

### 9. Set Up Slack Notifications

Send notifications to agents via Slack when users need assistance.

### 10. Test Your WhatsApp Chatbot!

Test the bot with your WhatsApp number and review the user experience.

## FAQs About WhatsApp Chatbots

**How can I use AI to build a WhatsApp chatbot?**

Use tools like Landbot’s AI Agent to build a WhatsApp chatbot by uploading your knowledge base and setting up instructions.

**Do I need coding skills to build a WhatsApp chatbot?**

No, Landbot offers a no-code solution for building WhatsApp chatbots.

**How do I train my AI chatbot?**

Providing relevant data and insights for improving responses.

**What’s the easiest way to automate replies?**

Using WhatsApp chatbots to handle user interactions efficiently.