MobileNov 6, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC·1 min read

WhatsApp Events Adds Guest Invites and a New Events Home

WhatsApp Events now lets you invite friends who don't use the app, and a new Events Home gathers invitations, RSVPs and reminders in one place.

A smartphone showing the WhatsApp Events screen with an event invitation, cover image and RSVP list. — Image: Digital Trends

WhatsApp has updated its Events feature so that people without a WhatsApp account can be invited to an event. Hosts create the event, add a cover image and share an invite link with anyone they like. Recipients can open the link, see the plans and tell the host whether they are coming, all without signing up.

The update also introduces a new Events Home, a dedicated space for managing plans that would otherwise get buried in group chats. From there, hosts can design personalized invitations, see who is attending, schedule reminders so nobody forgets, and allow guests to bring someone along.

How to find it and what stays private

To open Events Home, go to Settings and tap Events. The page lists every event you have hosted or been invited to, whether it has already happened or is still ahead.

WhatsApp also outlined several privacy details. People you don't know won't get access to your phone number, and friends who don't use WhatsApp only receive the event address after they confirm they are attending. Regular chats and calls remain protected with end-to-end encryption, as before.

Why it matters

Organizing a get-together in a group chat often means missed messages and repeated questions about the address. Giving events their own space, and letting non-users respond through a link, removes two common sources of friction, especially for the person who usually ends up organizing everything.

The timing fits the holiday season, when many people plan gatherings. The feature is rolling out gradually and should reach all users over the next few weeks, so it may not appear in every account right away.

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