WhatsApp introduces new events feature allowing users to invite people without accounts

WhatsApp has unveiled a new Events feature that enables users to invite non-WhatsApp account holders to gatherings. This update, announced by Meta on November 5, 2026, broadens WhatsApp's event-planning capabilities, allowing organizers to create invitations, share them with links, and manage guest responses in a centralized location.

Users can create an event, add a cover photo, provide details, and send an invitation link to guests, regardless of their WhatsApp account status. Non-account holders can view the event information and respond without downloading the app. This development addresses the challenge of including friends, relatives, or colleagues on different messaging platforms during group planning.

Meta stated it received requests from users seeking a central platform to organize gatherings and include people outside the platform. The new feature, dubbed WhatsApp Events, aims to simplify event planning, especially during the holiday season. Organizers can create invitations, track responses, and manage upcoming gatherings through a dedicated Events Home section.

The feature offers a central list of past and upcoming events, including those created by users and invitations received. Organizers can send customized reminders and allow invited guests to bring an additional person, indicated by a plus-one option. Users can personalize invitations with cover photos for better occasion distinction.