WhatsApp Introduces Event Planning Features with Support for Non-App Users
WhatsApp is rolling out a new event management feature that allows users to invite individuals who do not have the messaging app installed. By sharing a unique link, non-users can view event details and interact with invitations without needing to download WhatsApp. The update includes a centralized 'Events Home' hub where organizers can manage RSVPs, send custom reminders, and allow guests to include plus-ones. To protect privacy, the platform ensures that phone numbers remain hidden from unknown guests and restricts access to specific event addresses until an RSVP is confirmed. This move positions WhatsApp as a more versatile competitor to established event-planning tools like Facebook Events, Partiful, and Apple Invites by lowering the barrier to entry for guest participation.
