Message statuses
| Status | What it means | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Queued | Message is waiting to be sent | Normal — clears within minutes |
| Sent | Message left StoreTalk and reached WhatsApp | Good |
| Delivered | Message arrived on the customer’s phone | Good |
| Read | Customer opened and read the message | Great |
| Failed | Message could not be delivered | Action needed |
What is a good read rate?
WhatsApp campaigns typically achieve 60–80% read rates — much higher than email. If your read rate is below 40%, review your template text or reconsider which audience segment you are targeting.Fix failed messages
Check the numbers
Are they valid Indian mobile numbers? A valid number starts with +91 followed by 10 digits.
A small number of failures in any campaign is normal. Numbers that fail consistently should be removed from your contacts so they do not affect future campaign stats.