WhatsApp is launching a new Events feature that allows users to invite guests who do not have a WhatsApp account. The hub, located in the settings menu, will show past and upcoming plans and manage RSVPs. Hosts can personalize events with a header photo and set custom reminders.
Notably, non-users can view event details and RSVP without creating an account, though they cannot see the address until they respond. Hosts' phone numbers remain hidden from unknown guests. This update makes WhatsApp's event-planning tools more accessible to social circles outside the platform, positioning it as a competitor to services like Partiful.
The move aligns with WhatsApp's recent efforts to broaden its reach, including allowing non-users to join video calls and introducing usernames to avoid sharing phone numbers.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing