Can you schedule a message on WhatsApp? Not natively in the standard WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business apps at the time of writing. Individuals can use workarounds such as phone automations. Businesses can schedule WhatsApp messages and campaigns reliably with a WhatsApp Business API platform like Monarkz.
Can you schedule send on WhatsApp?
This is one of the most-searched WhatsApp questions, and the answer depends on who you are:
- Personal users (iPhone and Android): WhatsApp does not offer a schedule or delay-send option. You can use phone automations, such as iPhone Shortcuts automations that open WhatsApp with a pre-filled message, but you usually still have to tap send.
- Businesses: on the WhatsApp Business API you can schedule messages and broadcasts to send automatically at the exact time you choose. No phone needs to be on.
Read the step-by-step guide: How to schedule a message on WhatsApp.
How to schedule a WhatsApp message with Monarkz
- Create or pick an approved template. Scheduled business-initiated messages use Meta-approved templates.
- Choose recipients: one contact, a segment or your whole opted-in list.
- Pick a date and time in your preferred time zone.
- Click schedule. Monarkz sends it automatically and tracks delivery and read receipts.
What you can schedule
- Marketing broadcasts: launches, sales and festive campaigns. See bulk messaging.
- Reminders: appointments, payments, renewals and classes.
- Follow-ups: nudge leads that didn’t reply.
- Greetings: birthdays and anniversaries with a personal touch.
- Automated sequences: combine scheduling with chatbot flows for drip campaigns.
Why businesses use a WhatsApp message scheduler
- Better timing: reach customers when they are most likely to read.
- Time zones: send at 10 AM local time across countries.
- Less manual work: prepare campaigns in advance and let them run.
- Consistency: reminders always go out, even on weekends.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I schedule a message in WhatsApp?
Not natively in the standard WhatsApp apps at the time of writing. Businesses can schedule WhatsApp messages using a WhatsApp Business API platform such as Monarkz.
Does WhatsApp support scheduled messages on iPhone?
There is no built-in schedule send in WhatsApp for iPhone. The Shortcuts app can prepare a message at a set time, but it usually needs you to confirm sending. Monarkz schedules business messages fully automatically.
Can you delay send in WhatsApp?
WhatsApp has no delay-send button. With Monarkz you set a send time and the message goes out automatically.
Can I schedule a WhatsApp broadcast?
Yes. In Monarkz you can schedule broadcasts to segments of opted-in contacts and track results live.
Is there a WhatsApp message scheduler app for business?
Monarkz works as a WhatsApp message scheduler for businesses, built on the official WhatsApp Business API so scheduled messages are compliant and reliable.
Does my phone need to be on for scheduled messages?
No. Messages are sent from the cloud through the WhatsApp Business API.