WhatsApp does not have a built-in scheduling feature for regular users, but there are a few ways to get around this, depending on the device you use. Android users have more options compared to iPhone users, as iOS tends to be more restrictive with third-party apps.
Here is a breakdown of what works on each platform and what you need to keep in mind before you set it up.
How To Schedule WhatsApp Messages On Android
The most reliable way to schedule WhatsApp messages on Android is through third-party apps like SKEDit or Scheduled, both of which are available on the Play Store.
Once downloaded, you need to grant the app accessibility permissions, compose your message, select WhatsApp as the platform, choose the contact, and set the date and time. The app then opens WhatsApp automatically and sends the message at the time you picked.
If you use a Samsung device, there is also a built-in option. You can long-press the send button directly in WhatsApp’s message field and find a “Schedule message” option without needing any third-party app.
How To Schedule WhatsApp Messages On iPhone
iPhone users have fewer options due to iOS restrictions. The Shortcuts app, which comes built into every iPhone, lets you create an automation that opens WhatsApp at a set time. However, you will still need to tap “Send” manually, which means it is not fully automatic.
Apps like SKEDit and Scheduled are also available on iOS, but they may require your phone to be unlocked at the time the message is supposed to go out.
For those using WhatsApp Business, away messages and greeting messages can be set up to send automatically to contacts, though this is not the same as true message scheduling.
A few things to keep in mind: your phone needs to be on and connected to the internet at the scheduled time, and some apps need the screen to be unlocked to work.
Always check what permissions an app is asking for before granting accessibility access, as those are sensitive settings.
