How to Try WhatsApp’s New Scheduled Messages Feature Early – Lifehacker

Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio October 12, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images Key Takeaways WhatsApp is currently beta testing the ability to schedule messages. WhatsApp’s take is similar to other apps: Tap and hold on the send button to schedule a text. You can schedule messages for as little as 10 minutes from now, or for up to two weeks. Enroll in the WhatsApp beta if you want a chance to try it. Table of Contents All messaging apps should let you schedule texts by default. Sometimes, you need to send a message to a friend or family member, but you don’t want them to get it just yet. Maybe they’re in a different time zone, and it’s too early or late to politely text them; maybe they’re in an important meeting, and you don’t want their phone sounding or buzzing as a distraction. Either
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