WhatsApp Freebies is the business of building a group, channel, or broadcast list where you share free, valuable stuff with your audience — ebooks, tools, courses, templates, job alerts, Canva designs, ChatGPT prompts, AI tools, and more — and then monetize the attention, trust, and traffic that it brings.
You’re not selling anything directly. You’re giving out value for free. But behind the scenes, you’re making money from commissions, referrals, affiliate links, brand deals, and upgrades. It’s like running a “Free Stuff Plug” — but on WhatsApp.
This works beautifully on WhatsApp because people already use the app every day. They trust it. It feels personal. And most importantly, people LOVE free things — especially if it solves a problem or makes life easier.
When you start sharing high-quality freebies inside a WhatsApp group, people start inviting their friends. Your group begins to grow organically. They see you as a plug. And when you start inserting smart ways to monetize (we’ll talk about that soon), you start making money from something you didn’t even create.
How to Start
This business doesn’t need a laptop. You can build it 100% on your phone. All you need is a clear niche, a way to find valuable freebies, and a strategy for keeping your group engaged.
Step 1: Pick a Freebie Niche That Solves Real Problems
Don’t just share random things. Focus on a niche where the free stuff you share can solve problems, teach something, or unlock opportunities.
Here are examples of hot WhatsApp Freebie niches:
- Digital Hustle Freebies: Free courses on Canva, ChatGPT, freelancing, affiliate marketing, etc.
- Job Seeker Freebies: CV templates, free job application tracking tools, career guides, cover letter scripts
- AI Freebies: Prompt books, access to hidden tools, AI course replays
- Skincare & Beauty Freebies: Product samples, free beauty guides, skincare cheat sheets
- Parenting Freebies: Baby name ebooks, discipline cheat sheets, free kids’ learning materials
- Scholarship Freebies: SOP templates, personal statement ebooks, fully funded application breakdowns
- Design & Branding Freebies: Free mockups, logo templates, branding guides
- Mental Health & Wellness Freebies: Journaling prompts, free meditation audios, productivity sheets
- Crypto & Finance Freebies: Airdrops, free beginner guides, trading books
For example, if your niche is digital hustles, your freebie drops could include:
- “30 Canva Templates You Can Use to Make Flyers”
- “Free Guide: How to Start Freelancing in Nigeria”
- “Free ChatGPT Prompt Book for Ebook Creators”
- “100 AI Tools List for Online Entrepreneurs”
These are the kinds of things people go crazy for — especially when they’re delivered daily or weekly inside a WhatsApp group or channel.
Step 2: Set Up Your WhatsApp Freebies Group or Channel
You can run it as:
- A WhatsApp Group – if you want people to engage, ask questions, or interact
- A WhatsApp Channel – if you just want to post and keep it clean
- A Broadcast List – if you want that “DM from a friend” experience
Name it something catchy, niche-specific, and clear. Set your group description to let people know what it’s about and how often they’ll get drops.
For example:
“We drop 1–3 high-quality free resources daily — tools, templates, guides, replays, courses. No spam. Just value.”
Your pinned welcome message should explain:
- What type of freebies they’ll get
- The rules (no links, no spam, no unsolicited DMs)
- How to request a specific resource
- How to upgrade to VIP (if you’re doing that later)
Step 3: Find and Organize the Freebies You’ll Share
This is where the real work begins. But don’t worry, it’s not hard — you just need to know where to look.
Here’s where to find valuable free stuff you can post:
- Twitter threads (people often post free AI tools, prompt books, templates)
- Free drops on Selar, Gumroad, or Payhip
- Telegram channels with free resources
- Free courses on Coursera, Skillshare (with free trial), YouTube
- Websites like Freepik, Canva, Notion templates
- PDF Drive (for ebooks)
- Reddit forums (like r/Freebies, r/SideHustle, r/Freelance)
- WhatsApp broadcasts from creators who give things away
Once you find them, save and organize them:
- Rename files clearly
- Put them in Google Drive folders
- Create a mini content calendar (e.g., Monday = AI drop, Tuesday = Canva resource, etc.)
Now every day, pick 1–3 drops and post inside the group.
Make your drops look organized:
🔥 NEW FREEBIE DROP
Tool: Fiverr Gig Description Generator
Format: Web app
What it helps you do: Generate a Fiverr gig description that converts
Link: [click here]
Or:
🎁 Freebie of the Day
Title: “Canva Templates for Business Flyers”
Format: Google Drive
Size: 45 Templates
Access: [link]
Use and thank me later.
Keep it clean, clear, and daily. Consistency builds trust. Trust builds your audience. And audience = income.
How to Monetize
Now let’s flip all that “free” into cold, hard money — without ever charging your audience directly (unless you want to).
- Affiliate Commissions for Paid Upgrades
Every time you drop a freebie, add a “PS” with an optional paid version — and attach your affiliate link.
Example:
PS: If you want 500 more Canva templates like this (for logos, business cards, resumes), check this ₦3,000 template bundle I found — it’s worth it. [affiliate link]
Or:
This is the free course preview. The full 10-module course is ₦5,000 here: [affiliate link]
Every time someone upgrades, you earn. This works especially well with:
- Canva template sellers
- Selar digital product stores
- Online courses
- Skillshare, Coursera, Udemy
- Tools like ChatGPT Plus, Jasper, Writesonic
- Payment platforms like LemFi, Grey, Chipper — they pay per signup
Freebie attracts them. Paid upsell closes the money.
- Sell VIP Access for More Exclusive Freebies
Create a VIP version of your group/channel:
- More organized freebies
- Premium resource folders
- Early access to drops
- Free stuff for a specific niche (e.g., only Canva, only AI, only Scholarships)
Charge a one-time fee like ₦2,000 – ₦10,000 depending on value.
Example:
“This group will always be free, but I’ve created a VIP vault of 1,000+ organized resources: templates, ebooks, course replays, AI tools, etc. Lifetime access is ₦3,000. DM me ‘VIP’ if interested.”
You’ve already given so much for free — they’ll be happy to pay.
- Run Sponsored Drops for Creators
Once your group is active (say 1,000+ members), people will pay to have their product featured.
For example, a coach with a ₦5,000 ebook might pay you ₦3,000 to promote it as:
🎁 Sponsored Freebie
“20 Fiverr Gigs You Can Start With No Skill”
Normal Price: ₦5,000
Free for the first 50 people
Link: [affiliate or promo link]
You just helped the creator get attention, leads, and money. And you got paid for it. Charge ₦2,000 – ₦10,000 per drop, depending on your audience size.
- Build and Sell Your Own Digital Product to the Group
At some point, your group will ask: “Do you have a guide for this?” Now you create your own:
- “Freebie Plug Toolkit” (a list of your best resources)
- “How to Monetize Freebies on WhatsApp”
- “100 AI Tools for Content Creators”
- “30 Canva Templates That Sell Fast”
- “Prompt Book for Ebook Writers”
- “Scholarship Bundle 2025 Edition”
You already have their attention. When you drop your own product, it won’t feel like selling — it’ll feel like upgrading the experience.
How to Promote It
Your goal is to grow fast. And the good news is — everyone loves free stuff. You just need to show up with the right message in the right places.
- Use Your WhatsApp Status
Drop:
- Screenshots of the latest freebie
- Teasers of what’s inside the group
- Testimonials from people who got value
- Behind-the-scenes of your “plug” work
- FOMO messages like:
“Just dropped 5 new freebies in the group today — including a $49 Canva template pack. Want in?” Then link your group/channel. Status is your daily sales page.
- Post in Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, and Nairaland Forums
Examples:
“I just created a WhatsApp group where I drop 2–3 freebies daily — ebooks, AI tools, design templates, scholarship guides, remote work tips, and more. All 100% free. If you like free value, join here.”
Or:
“If you’re building a side hustle and love free resources, I’ve got a WhatsApp channel where I drop freebies daily. Just posted a prompt pack and free Canva bundle today.”
Drop the link. Engage with comments. Repeat every few days.
- Let Your Group Grow Itself With Referral Incentives
Say:
“Invite 5 friends to the group and get access to my exclusive 100 Freebies Vault.”
Or:
“Top 3 referrers this week get lifetime access to VIP drops.”
They’ll help you grow because they love what you share.
