Popular WhatsApp Groups in Turkey: Find Communities by Region, Category, and Interest in 2026
Turkey (Türkiye) has approximately 60 million WhatsApp users, with an incredible 86.2% of individuals aged 16-74 actively using the platform. WhatsApp is the most popular messaging application in Turkey — used for everything from family conversations to job searching, business networking, and community building across this country that bridges Europe and Asia.
From job seekers in Istanbul to entrepreneurs in Ankara, from students in Izmir to communities across Anatolia, WhatsApp groups (WhatsApp grupları) have become central to how Turks connect, network, and share information.
This guide explores the most popular types of WhatsApp groups in Turkey, breaks down communities by region, category, and interest, and helps you find groups that match your needs.
Why WhatsApp Dominates Turkey
WhatsApp's success in Turkey is extraordinary. Here is why it has become the country's essential messaging platform:
Near-Universal Adoption — 86.2% of Turkish internet users aged 16-74 use WhatsApp, making it the dominant messaging platform.
Massive User Base — Approximately 54-60 million WhatsApp users, with weekly active users reaching 53+ million in 2024.
Primary Communication Channel — 95.5% of Turkish internet users use messaging apps, with WhatsApp leading the pack.
Business Essential — Turkish businesses rely heavily on WhatsApp for customer communication and sales.
Strong Infrastructure — Excellent Wi-Fi and mobile data infrastructure in cities like Istanbul and Ankara supports heavy WhatsApp usage.
Cross-Generational — WhatsApp is used by Turks of all ages, from youth to older adults.
Popular WhatsApp Group Categories in Turkey
Based on activity and engagement, here are the most popular categories of WhatsApp groups across Turkey:
İş İlanları ve Kariyer (Jobs)
Job-related groups are extremely active in Turkey. WhatsApp has become an essential job search tool, with groups offering real-time job postings and direct employer connections.
What you will find: Job vacancies (iş ilanları), career opportunities, interview tips, CV advice (özgeçmiş), and direct contact with employers.
Popular sub-niches:
- Istanbul İş İlanları — Istanbul job opportunities
- Ankara İş İlanları — Ankara jobs
- İzmir İş İlanları — Izmir opportunities
- Bursa/Kocaeli İş — Industrial city jobs
- Yevmiyeci/Günlük İş — Daily wage work
- Part-time İş — Part-time opportunities
- Uzaktan Çalışma — Remote work
- Yurtdışı İş — Jobs abroad
İş ve Girişimcilik (Business)
Turkey's entrepreneurial culture creates vibrant business communities on WhatsApp.
What you will find: Business ideas, networking opportunities, supplier connections, marketing strategies, investment discussions.
Popular sub-niches:
- Girişimciler Türkiye — Entrepreneur networks
- KOBİ İşletmeler — SME networking
- Pazarlama ve Satış — Marketing and sales
- E-ticaret — E-commerce business
- Yatırım — Investment discussions
- Forex ve Borsa — Trading communities
- Kripto Türkiye — Cryptocurrency discussions
- İhracat/İthalat — Import/export business
Alım Satım (Buy and Sell)
Marketplace groups are very popular in Turkey for trading new and used items locally.
What you will find: Product listings, vehicle sales (araba), electronics, clothing (kıyafet), and second-hand goods (ikinci el).
Popular sub-niches:
- Araba ve Motorsiklet — Vehicle marketplace
- Cep Telefonu — Mobile phone trading
- Elektronik — Electronics and gadgets
- Emlak — Real estate listings
- Giyim ve Moda — Clothing and fashion
- Mobilya — Furniture marketplace
- Bebek Ürünleri — Baby products
Eğitim ve Öğrenciler (Education)
Educational groups help Turkish students connect, share resources, and prepare for important exams.
What you will find: Study materials, exam preparation, university groups, homework help, scholarship information.
Popular sub-niches:
- YKS/TYT/AYT Hazırlık — University entrance exam prep
- KPSS Hazırlık — Civil service exam preparation
- ALES Hazırlık — Academic personnel exam
- Üniversite Grupları — University communities
- İngilizce Öğrenme — English learning groups
- Dil Kursları — Language course groups
- Burs İmkanları — Scholarship opportunities
Eğlence ve Mizah (Entertainment)
Entertainment groups share memes, jokes, and content popular among Turkish audiences.
What you will find: Turkish memes (capsler), funny videos, viral content, celebrity news, dizi (TV series) discussions.
Popular sub-niches:
- Türk Capsleri — Turkish memes and humor
- Komik Videolar — Funny video sharing
- Magazin Haberleri — Celebrity and entertainment news
- Dizi Tartışmaları — Turkish TV series discussions
- Film Grupları — Movie communities
Futbol ve Spor (Sports)
Turkey is football-crazy, and fan groups for Süper Lig clubs are massive.
What you will find: Match discussions, team news, transfer rumors, fantasy football, sports betting.
Popular sub-niches:
- Galatasaray Taraftarları — Galatasaray fans (Cimbom)
- Fenerbahçe Taraftarları — Fenerbahçe fans
- Beşiktaş Taraftarları — Beşiktaş fans (Kartal)
- Trabzonspor Taraftarları — Trabzonspor fans
- Milli Takım — Turkish national team
- Basketbol — Basketball fans (Euroleague)
- Voleybol — Volleyball community
- Güreş/Dövüş — Wrestling and combat sports
Din ve Maneviyat
Turkey's Muslim-majority population creates active religious communities.
What you will find: Daily Islamic content, religious teachings, Quran study, mosque announcements.
Popular sub-niches:
- İslami Sohbet — Islamic discussion groups
- Kuran Öğrenme — Quran learning
- Namaz Vakitleri — Prayer times sharing
- Cami Cemaatleri — Mosque communities
- Ramazan Grupları — Ramadan groups
Topluluk ve Yerel (Community)
Local community groups connect Turks by city, mahalle (neighborhood), and shared interests.
What you will find: Local news, community events, neighborhood updates, service recommendations.
Popular sub-niches:
- Mahalle Grupları — Neighborhood communities
- Site/Apartman — Housing complex groups
- Hemşehri Grupları — Hometown community groups
- Yerel Etkinlikler — Local events
Popular WhatsApp Groups by Turkish Region
WhatsApp group activity varies across Turkey's 81 provinces, concentrated in major metropolitan areas:
Istanbul WhatsApp Groups
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city (16+ million people) with the most active WhatsApp ecosystem.
European Side (Avrupa Yakası) Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli, Bakırköy, Fatih, Eyüp, and other districts.
Asian Side (Anadolu Yakası) Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Ataşehir, Pendik, Kartal, and more.
Groups you might find: İstanbul İş İlanları, İstanbul Emlak, Kadıköy Komşular, Beşiktaş Mahallesi, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, İstanbul E-ticaret.
What makes Istanbul unique: Most job and business groups are centered here. Major university communities (Boğaziçi, İTÜ, Marmara, İstanbul Üniversitesi) are very active.
Ankara WhatsApp Groups
Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city with strong government and education communities.
Groups you might find: Ankara İş İlanları, Devlet Memurları, ODTÜ Öğrenciler, Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Ankara Girişimciler, Çankaya Mahallesi.
What makes Ankara unique: Government job groups (devlet memuru) very active. Strong university networks (ODTÜ, Hacettepe, Bilkent).
Izmir WhatsApp Groups
Izmir is Turkey's third-largest city and Aegean gateway with a distinct liberal culture.
Groups you might find: İzmir İş İlanları, Ege Üniversitesi, İzmir Ticaret, Alsancak Mahallesi, İzmir Turizm.
What makes Izmir unique: Tourism and trade focus. Ege Üniversitesi and Dokuz Eylül student networks.
Antalya WhatsApp Groups
Antalya is Turkey's tourism capital on the Mediterranean coast.
Groups you might find: Antalya Turizm İşleri, Otelcilik, Antalya Emlak, Akdeniz Bölge.
What makes Antalya unique: Tourism and hospitality job groups dominate. Seasonal worker communities.
Bursa and Industrial Cities
Bursa, Kocaeli, and other Marmara region industrial centers have active job networks.
Groups you might find: Bursa İş İlanları, Kocaeli Fabrika İşleri, Organize Sanayi, Otomotiv Sektörü.
What makes these cities unique: Factory and manufacturing job groups. Automotive industry networks.
Other Major Regions
Konya — Conservative Anatolian city, religious and business communities
Groups you might find: Konya İş İlanları, Konya Ticaret, Selçuk Üniversitesi.
Adana/Mersin — Southern industrial and agricultural hub
Groups you might find: Adana İş İlanları, Çukurova Bölge, Tarım Sektörü.
Gaziantep — Industrial city near Syrian border
Groups you might find: Gaziantep İş, Sanayi Grupları, Antep Ticaret.
Trabzon — Black Sea region center
Groups you might find: Trabzon İş İlanları, KTÜ Öğrenciler, Karadeniz Topluluk.
Diyarbakır/Güneydoğu — Southeastern Anatolia
Groups you might find: Diyarbakır İş, Güneydoğu Bölge.
WhatsApp Groups by Interest
Beyond geography, Turks join groups based on specific interests:
Türkler Yurtdışında (Turks Abroad)
Turks living abroad stay connected through diaspora groups.
What you will find: Expat communities, homeland news, diaspora events, advice for emigrants.
Popular destinations: Germany (biggest Turkish diaspora), Netherlands, France, UK, USA, Australia Turkish groups, Almanya Türkleri.
Turizm ve Seyahat (Tourism)
Travel enthusiasts share destinations and tips across Turkey's diverse landscape.
What you will find: Travel deals, destination recommendations, tour groups, domestic tourism tips.
Popular sub-niches: Türkiye Turu, Kapadokya, Ege Tatil, Akdeniz Tatil, camping groups.
Yemek ve Mutfak (Food)
Turkish food culture drives active culinary communities.
What you will find: Recipes (tarifler), restaurant recommendations, cooking tips, food business ideas.
Popular sub-niches: Türk Mutfağı, ev yemekleri, tatlı tarifleri, restaurant reviews.
Sağlık ve Fitness
Health-conscious Turks connect in fitness communities.
What you will find: Fitness tips, diet groups, gym communities, healthy lifestyle.
Popular sub-niches: Spor salonu, koşu grupları, diyet, sağlıklı yaşam.
Ebeveynler ve Aile (Parents)
Turkish parents actively connect through parenting groups.
What you will find: Parenting tips, school discussions, childcare recommendations, family activities.
Popular sub-niches: Anne grupları, baba grupları, okul velileri, bebek bakımı.
Otomobil ve Araçlar
Turkish car enthusiasts connect in automotive groups.
What you will find: Car clubs, vehicle trading, repair tips, road trips.
Popular sub-niches: Brand-specific clubs, second-hand cars (ikinci el araba), modification groups.
How to Find WhatsApp Groups in Turkey on TapJoin
TapJoin makes discovering Turkish WhatsApp groups easy:
Filter by Location Browse groups specifically from Turkey or filter by cities and provinces.
Filter by Category Choose from 78 categories including Jobs (İş İlanları), Business (İş), Education (Eğitim), and more.
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Combine Filters Mix and match for precise results:
Tips for Joining WhatsApp Groups in Turkey
Verify Group Authenticity Be cautious of groups promising easy money, guaranteed jobs, or investment returns. Dolandırıcılık (scam) groups exist in Turkey too.
Respect Group Rules (Grup Kuralları) Most groups have rules about what can be shared. Read pinned messages and follow guidelines.
Be Careful with Personal Info Never share T.C. kimlik numarası (national ID), bank details, or passwords in groups.
Engage Respectfully Turkish groups value polite communication (saygılı iletişim). Be respectful and avoid controversial topics.
Verify Job Offers Unfortunately, fake job postings exist. Verify opportunities through official company websites.
Contribute Positively Turkish groups appreciate helpful members. Share useful information and help others when you can.
The Future of WhatsApp in Turkey
WhatsApp continues to evolve in Turkey:
Dominant Position — With 86% user penetration, WhatsApp remains Turkey's essential messaging platform.
Business Integration — More Turkish businesses adopt WhatsApp Business for customer service.
E-commerce Growth — Shopping through WhatsApp is becoming more common.
WhatsApp Channels — One-way broadcast channels are being adopted by Turkish news outlets and brands.
Competition — BiP (Turkish messaging app) and Telegram offer alternatives, but WhatsApp maintains dominance.
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Whether you are searching for job opportunities (iş ilanları), looking for business connections, joining sports fan communities, or wanting to connect with your local mahalle, there is a WhatsApp group for every Turk.
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