In our busy digital lives, having a tight schedule is very common. We might not have time to do everything on time, so sometimes we need to schedule our WhatsApp messages. Maybe you want to wish someone a happy birthday at midnight or remind yourself to do something the next day. That’s why scheduling messages has become so helpful and important! Even though the official WhatsApp doesn’t have this feature, don’t worry! There are third-party apps that can help you schedule your messages, whether you have an iPhone or Android. Plus, the WhatsApp Business API is always developing new features to make messaging easier for everyone!

How to Schedule Messages On WhatsApp 

If you want to schedule messages on your device, there are several ways to do it:

• Use the WhatsApp Business app (Android and iPhone)
• Use SKEDit (Android Users)
• Use the Shortcuts app (iPhone Users)
• Use the Blueticks extension for Google Chrome (WhatsApp Web)
• Use Wati (Android, iPhone and desktop)

Method 1: Use the WhatsApp Business app [Android and iPhone]

If you want to schedule messages on the WhatsApp Business app, unfortunately, you can only schedule auto-reply away messages. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the WhatsApp Business app on your Android or iPhone.
• Tap on “Settings” and select “Business Tools.”
• Tap “Away Message” and turn on “Send away message.” Then, select the pencil icon next to “Away Message.”
• Type in your message in the text field and click “OK” when you’re done.
• Choose how you want to schedule the message and tap “Schedule.” You can set a custom schedule based on your business working hours.

That’s it! Your away messages are now scheduled on your WhatsApp Business app.

Method 2: Use SKEDit (Android Users)

Here’s a guide to scheduling messages on Android:

• Download and open the SKEDit app from the Play Store.
• Sign up using your personal information.
• From the app menu, select WhatsApp.
• You need to grant permission in your phone settings by enabling Accessibility > SKEDit > Toggle on Service > Grant Allow. Then, return to the app.
• To schedule a message, add the recipient’s name, type the message, and set a date and time for the message to be sent. You can also choose to repeat the message frequency to daily, weekly, or monthly.
• You can review your decision before sending a scheduled message. Choose the “Ask me before sending” option to receive a notification before the message is sent.
• If you disable the “Ask me before sending” option, you will need to disable the phone screen lock and turn off the phone battery optimization feature.

Warning: This method can lead to scheduling messages on WhatsApp, but it may compromise your privacy because there screen lock is disabled. Therefore, you should consider this option as the least important step.

Method 3: Use the Shortcuts app (iPhone Users)

Here are the steps to schedule a message on iPhone:

• Download the Shortcuts app from the Apple App Store on your iPhone.
• Open the app and click on the Automation button located at the bottom.
• Select the “+” icon at the top right corner of the screen and then click “Create personal automation.”
• After creating personal automation, select “time of day” to schedule your automation. Choose a date and time to send WhatsApp messages, and then click “next.”
• Select “Add Action” and search for “Text” in the dropdown. Choose “Text.”
• Enter the message details in the text field.
• Then, select the “+” icon below the Text field. In the search bar, type “WhatsApp.”
• Choose “Send Message Through WhatsApp” from the dropdown, select the recipient’s name, and then click “Next” and “Done.”
• The Shortcut application will notify you at the scheduled time. After clicking the notification, you will land on the scheduled message window, and then you can click “Send.”

Method 4: Use the Blueticks extension for Google Chrome (WhatsApp Web)

Here’s a guide to scheduling WhatsApp messages on WhatsApp Web:

• Install the Blueticks extension for Google Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.
• Open WhatsApp Web on the Google Chrome browser and select a chat, contact, or group that you want to schedule a message for.
• Click the icon next to the send button and type the message you want to send in the new window. Select the date and time, and then click “schedule send.”
• You will now see the scheduled message ready to be sent.

Method 5: Use Wati

On Desktop

To use Wati on your desktop to schedule messages on WhatsApp, you can follow these steps:

• Open your web browser and go to the Wati website (https://wati.io/)
• Sign in to your Wati account, or create a new account if you don’t have one already.
• Connect your WhatsApp Business account to Wati by scanning the QR code that appears on the screen.
• Once your WhatsApp account is connected, click on the “New Message” button on the left side of the screen.
• Type your message in the message box and select the recipients from your contact list by clicking on the “To” field.
• After selecting your recipients, click on the calendar icon next to the “Send” button to schedule your message.
• Choose the date and time when you want your message to be sent, and then click “Schedule.”
• Your message will now be scheduled and will be sent automatically at the designated time.

Using Wati on desktop to schedule WhatsApp messages is a convenient way to manage your messaging process and save time. Wati offers features such as chatbots, templates, and analytics to help businesses manage their WhatsApp communications. Using Google Sheets with Wati can help manage or share contacts, schedule messages, track data, and collaborate with teams more efficiently.

Here are some of the reasons why you might want to use Google Sheets with Wati:

• Bulk messaging: If you need to send messages to multiple recipients, using a spreadsheet can make it easier to manage your contact list and ensure that your messages are sent to the right people.
• Managing Your Messaging Calendar: By using Google Sheets to schedule your messages, you can easily manage your messaging calendar and ensure that your messages are sent at the right time.
• Data management: Google Sheets can help you keep track of your messaging data, including the number of messages sent, the number of recipients, and the response rate. This can be useful for tracking the effectiveness of your messaging campaigns.
• Collaboration: If you’re working with a team, using Google Sheets can make it easier to collaborate on your messaging campaigns and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

Here’s a guide to scheduling WhatsApp messages from Google Sheets using Wati:

• Create a Wati account and a bot for WhatsApp.
• Make a new sheet in Google Sheets with columns for “Name,” “Phone Number,” “Message,” and “Schedule.”
• Add the recipient’s details and the scheduled date/time in the corresponding columns.
• Install the Wati add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace.
• Connect the Wati add-on to your WhatsApp Business account.
• Select the sheet with your data and map the columns to the corresponding fields in Wati.
• Set up the message format, including variables and tags, if needed.
• Choose the column with the scheduled date/time, select the date and time format, and click “Schedule.”

The Wati add-on will send the messages automatically at the designated time.

Using Wati to schedule WhatsApp messages from Google Sheets can save time and make your messaging process more efficient. This is especially helpful for businesses that need to send messages to multiple recipients at specific times. By automating the messaging process, you can free up time for other essential tasks and boost your productivity.

On Android and iPhone

To use Wati on your Android or iPhone device to schedule messages on WhatsApp, you can follow these steps:

• Download and install the Wati app from the App Store or Google Play Store, and sign in to your Wati account.
• Connect your WhatsApp Business account to Wati by scanning the QR code that appears on the screen.
• Once your WhatsApp account is connected, you can create a new message by tapping the “+” icon on the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Type your message in the message box and select the recipients from your contact list by tapping the “+” icon on the right side of the “To” field.
• After selecting your recipients, tap the calendar icon on the right side of the “Send” button to schedule your message.
• Choose the date and time when you want your message to be sent, and then tap “Schedule.”
• Your message will now be scheduled and will be sent automatically at the designated time.

Using Wati on your Android or iPhone device to schedule messages on WhatsApp is a convenient way to manage your messaging process and save time. By scheduling your messages in advance, you can ensure that your recipients receive your messages at the right time without having to manually send each message yourself.

Conclusion

In conclusion, scheduling WhatsApp messages has become an essential feature for our busy digital lives. Although the official WhatsApp app does not have this feature, there are several third-party apps available that can help you schedule your messages, whether you have an iPhone or Android device. Additionally, the WhatsApp Business API is continuously evolving to make messaging easier for everyone. By using apps like SKEDit, the Shortcuts app, or Wati, you can schedule your messages in advance, saving time and ensuring that your messages are sent at the right time. So why not give it a try and schedule your next WhatsApp message today?

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