How fast should I reply to a WhatsApp order?
Updated 9 October 2026
WhatsApp sets no reply time for orders, so set your own. Answer as soon as you can, and use a greeting message to tell customers their message arrived.
- Greeting message: the Business app sends it when a customer first messages you, and again after 14 days without messages.
- One clear confirmation with items, total and time saves repeat questions.
- Say when to expect a reply if you are busy, so customers do not message again.
- Slow replies lose orders, so put the busiest staff member on WhatsApp at peak times.
No order waits unseen
The Menuthere partner app rings until someone accepts an order. You can turn on auto-accept so an order is confirmed straight away.
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Sources (1)
- The greeting message is sent when a customer first messages you and wh, WhatsApp Help Center, read 30 September 2026
