---
title: "Send sticker"
description: "Send sticker messages on WhatsApp."
---

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# Send sticker

Send a brand sticker for lightweight, playful replies — WebP only, within WhatsApp size limits.

## At a glance

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| `type` | `sticker` |
| Format | WebP |
| Maximum file size | 100 KB (static) or 500 KB (animated) |
| Media field | `content.sticker_url` or `content.media_url` |
| Channel support | Official and unofficial |

:::tip
Stickers must meet WhatsApp size limits. Oversized WebP files are rejected at the provider layer.
:::

## Request body

| Field | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `channel_id` | Yes | Sender channel ID |
| `to` | Yes | Recipient phone number |
| `type` | Yes | `sticker` |
| `content.sticker_url` | Yes | HTTPS URL to a `.webp` sticker |

## Example

### cURL

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.wazapin.com/v1/messages" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
"channel_id": "wzp_abc123",
"to": "6281234567890",
"type": "sticker",
"content": {
  "sticker_url": "https://cdn.example.com/stickers/thanks.webp"
}
  }'
```
### TypeScript

```typescript
import { WazapinClient } from "@wazapin/sdk";

const wazapin = new WazapinClient({ apiKey: process.env.WAZAPIN_API_KEY! });

await wazapin.messages.send({
  channel_id: "wzp_abc123",
  to: "6281234567890",
  type: "sticker",
  content: { sticker_url: "https://cdn.example.com/stickers/thanks.webp" },
});
```
### Python

```python
import requests

requests.post(
"https://api.wazapin.com/v1/messages",
headers={"X-Api-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "Content-Type": "application/json"},
json={
    "channel_id": "wzp_abc123",
    "to": "6281234567890",
    "type": "sticker",
    "content": {"sticker_url": "https://cdn.example.com/stickers/thanks.webp"},
},
timeout=30,
).raise_for_status()
```

Source: https://docs.wazapin.id/getting-started/send-sticker/index.mdx