WhatsApp users can now create events in community announcement groups

WhatsApp users can now create events in community announcement groups
28 Sep 2024

WhatsApp has rolled out a new update via the Google Play Beta Program, bumping the version to 2.24.20.34.

This update packs an event feature tailored for community announcement groups.

Right now, it's only available to a handful of beta testers who have the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store.

However, the company has plans to make this feature widely available in the coming weeks.

A boon for community admins
Feature details

The event feature is all about making life easier for community admins, letting them share and manage events right within the announcement groups.

This means all the important event info is front and center for everyone in the group.

Whether it's a meeting, an activity, or a get-together, this new addition makes it super simple for admins to share events directly with all community members.

Event feature: A game-changer for large communities
User benefits

The event feature comes in super handy when a newcomer joins a community.

They're automatically added to the community announcement group, so every new member gets the scoop on upcoming events without the hassle of joining extra sub-groups.

This new feature has a bunch of perks over regular community group chats.

Since only admins can send messages in announcement groups, event details won't get buried in other chats, making it easier for members to locate and grab this info.

1-stop destination for all event-related details
Admin benefits

Being able to share events in announcement groups makes it super easy for admins to reach more people.

These groups are like the go-to spot for all community chats, so they're perfect for posting event details.

This way, everyone in the community knows what's coming up, whether or not they chat in other group discussions.