WhatsApp is continuously evolving and now aims to replace (or at least compete with) Google Calendar. Following the introduction of event management in groups and Communities, the messaging app is currently testing this feature in private conversations. The goal? To enable users to organize their appointments, meetings, and reminders without ever leaving the app.
An Integrated Calendar in Your Chats
Previously, it was possible to create events in groups to better coordinate collective schedules. However, WhatsApp has realized that this functionality could be just as useful in one-on-one interactions. According to WABetaInfo, the latest beta update for WhatsApp on Android (v2.25.3.6) introduces the ability to schedule events directly within a private chat.
The process is quite straightforward: the event creation option is found in the attachment menu (the paperclip icon). Once the event is set up (name, description, date, time, location or call link), it appears directly in the conversation and in a dedicated section on the contact’s profile. The invitee can accept or decline, much like on Google Calendar.
A Feature That Could Simplify Many Things
This system could be particularly useful as it eliminates the need to toggle between multiple apps. No more copying and pasting dates into another app; everything is managed within WhatsApp. This is convenient for setting up a business meeting, organizing a remote gathering, or planning a dinner with friends without the details getting lost in the message thread. However, it’s still necessary that your main contacts are on WhatsApp.
For professionals and freelancers, this could also be a great way to handle appointment scheduling without relying on external services. A client and a service provider can lock in a date right in their chat, with an integrated reminder. Similarly, students coordinating on a project or parents needing to schedule a meeting with a teacher could find this feature invaluable.
Availability?
As with any new feature in testing, it may take a few weeks, or even months, before it becomes available to everyone. Currently, only a select group of Android beta users have access to it. But given that WhatsApp already has the infrastructure to manage group events, a broader rollout could happen sooner rather than later.