diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml
index 1f2484b1b3..9a78e360a9 100644
--- a/_config.yml
+++ b/_config.yml
@@ -56,6 +56,10 @@ pinterest_url:
 slack_url:
 dribbble_url:
 
+# Whatsapp setting 
+# Make sure to include your full number, with country code, e.g +5535123456789
+whatsapp_number:
+
 # Google Analytics Tracking ID goes here:
 google_analytics:
 
diff --git a/_includes/social_icons.html b/_includes/social_icons.html
index a4b4ed75ba..c86f2bf9dc 100644
--- a/_includes/social_icons.html
+++ b/_includes/social_icons.html
@@ -33,4 +33,7 @@
   {%- if site.email -%}
   <li><a href="mailto:{{- site.email -}}" class="icon fa-envelope"><span class="label">Email</span></a></li>
   {%- endif -%}
+  {%- if site.whatsapp_number -%}
+  <li><a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone={{- site.whatsapp_number -}}" class="icon-b fa-whatsapp"><span class="label">Whatsapp</span></a></li>
+  {%- endif -%}
 </ul>