{"id":98,"date":"2024-10-02T17:04:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T17:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2025-05-01T23:39:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T23:39:46","slug":"schedule-whatsapp-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/schedule-whatsapp-message\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Easily Schedule WhatsApp Messages on Android and iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41aa0fecc2bbb72300d6bdf6d2613578\">Scheduling WhatsApp messages is one of the most useful features for your company. Instead of sending a message immediately, setting the time and date can maximize views and engagements by reaching customers and prospects when they are most likely to be active\u2014and when doing <a href=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/whatsapp-marketing\/\">WhatsApp marketing<\/a>, a particular message at the right time can make all the difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-148a4ffe5ba9e3565a09b91c9a94ab7a\">What are the advantages of the WhatsApp schedule message feature for your business? How can you do it easily and effectively?<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\" style=\"padding-left:0;list-style:none;\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-schedule-whatsapp-message\">Why Schedule WhatsApp Message<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#1-better-timing-and-maximum-marketing-impact\">1. Better timing and maximum marketing impact<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-consistent-campaign-flow\">2. Consistent campaign flow<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-greater-launch-engagement\">3. Greater launch engagement<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-improved-segmented-targeting\">4. Improved segmented targeting<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-enhanced-drip-marketing-campaigns\">5. Enhanced drip marketing campaigns<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6-boosted-holiday-and-seasonal-strategies\">6. Boosted holiday and seasonal strategies<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7-streamlined-timesensitive-offers\">7. Streamlined time-sensitive offers<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-schedule-whatsapp-messages\">How to schedule WhatsApp messages?<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#on-android-devices\">On Android devices<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#1-download-skedit\">1. Download SKEDit<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-sign-up-and-set-up\">2. Sign up and set up<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-add-whatsapp-as-a-service\">3. Add WhatsApp as a service<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-compose-your-message\">4. Compose your message<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-set-the-date-and-time\">5. Set the date and time<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6-enable-or-disable-manual-send\">6. Enable or disable manual send<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7-save-and-schedule\">7. Save and schedule<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#iphone-and-ios-devices\">iPhone and iOS devices<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#1-install-shortcuts-app-if-not-already-installed\">1. Install Shortcuts App (if not already installed)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-create-a-personal-automation\">2. Create a personal automation<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-set-the-trigger-time-of-day\">3. Set the trigger (Time of Day)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-add-action\">4. Add Action<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-write-the-message\">5. Write the message<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whatsapp-web\">WhatsApp Web<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#1-install-the-blueticks-extension\">1. Install the Blueticks extension<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-open-whatsapp-web\">2. Open WhatsApp Web<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-compose-a-new-message\">3. Compose a new message<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-use-blueticks-to-schedule\">4. Use Blueticks to schedule<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-confirm-the-scheduled-message\">5. Confirm the scheduled message<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#wrapup\">Wrap-Up<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2d0f210f7f4413ec85a6532b59363e5\" id=\"why-schedule-whatsapp-message\">Why Schedule WhatsApp Message <\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c342f8b47efc892db46c8364c4397c9\">A WhatsApp schedule message has an enormous impact on your marketing efforts. By incorporating message scheduling into your WhatsApp marketing strategy, companies can streamline their marketing operations efforts, maximize customer engagement, and increase campaign results with less manual input.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76e6864b2befa844258620e4f649fa99\" id=\"1-better-timing-and-maximum-marketing-impact\">1. Better timing and maximum marketing impact<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50653496892da530cbe0ad5d9d46388a\">A scheduled message on WhatsApp allows businesses to communicate with customers and prospects at the best times, such as during high engagement periods. This way, marketing content such as promotions, offers, or product announcements, is delivered when your audience is most likely to respond, improving click-through and conversion rates.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-770e01bf16d20d64f16473f45d1d5722\" id=\"2-consistent-campaign-flow\">2. Consistent campaign flow<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;object-fit:cover;width:813px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-2-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-abda0b9baa62e2c7ff0e6e5698f2fed3\">Keeping it consistent in marketing campaigns can be a complex task, especially when you need to stay top-of-mind. It&#8217;s competitive out there, so maintaining a steady flow of communications is essential. Scheduling WhatsApp messages allows you to stay consistent while dosing Personalized messages without overwhelming your targets.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b8c175cd07f31a59f1f2f575366ba07\" id=\"3-greater-launch-engagement\">3. Greater launch engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a43d3558213636b4a19c7690ee2d6b8\">You&#8217;re launching a product, a service, or an event and you need to drive urgency. The best way to do this is by scheduling reminders, countdowns, or even last-minute offers on WhatsApp. This will keep your targets in the loop and build their excitement, increasing engagement and prompting timely action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6b2a24851af8fa9d2d128f6f240789c\">WhatsApp&#8217;s immediacy and personal touch offer a sense of exclusivity, making your audience feel involved and motivated. Consistent communication will keep your brand top-of-mind and encourage quicker decision-making, driving conversions and maximizing the impact of your launch campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76a91b5a97eb3d61774e8b6ca6ed9fb0\" id=\"4-improved-segmented-targeting\">4. Improved segmented targeting<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a21202df7c377cc325963d8560e9efb\">WhatsApp message scheduler allows you to segment your targets and engage with them at the right time. For instance, special customers \u2014those brand loyalists in the advocate stage\u2014 can receive exclusive offers, while incoming leads may get introductory content. This allows you to tailor your messages to the different stages of the buyer journey.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ab6d9ef20cf9f0057af491adbd98425\" id=\"5-enhanced-drip-marketing-campaigns\">5. Enhanced drip marketing campaigns<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-3-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-3-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-3-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-3-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-3.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3939f19ecc20a1cb6a712dc65a4faf24\">Nurturing your leads is essential. A drip marketing campaign can leverage WhatsApp message scheduling to keep a constant flow of communication and content based on an established sequence. You can schedule tailored messages based on user behavior, interests, or buying stage, ensuring that your audience gets the right message at the right time, increasing relevance, and improving conversion rates.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0a1622e0b4ad47f7fbc8155a094cea7\" id=\"6-boosted-holiday-and-seasonal-strategies\">6. Boosted holiday and seasonal strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb20ea4415c85101c50047dcde608ddf\">Scheduling messages helps companies capitalize on holidays and seasonal opportunities. By scheduling festive greetings, promotional offers, and related content in advance, you ensure timely delivery without last-minute effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-538e73b652ca148b5b2b34f85b378b1e\">For instance, you can schedule a series of countdown messages leading up to Black Friday promotions to highlight the different discounts each day\u2014e.g. &#8220;Only 3 days left! Don&#8217;t miss our exclusive early access deals,&#8221; followed by reminders as the sale approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8dde33752a371641314d75a9d5000cb7\" id=\"7-streamlined-timesensitive-offers\">7. Streamlined time-sensitive offers<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9d8f068f976fd76471680b29a617871\">Scheduled messages can be used to plan and deploy flash sales, limited-time discounts, or last-minute promotions. This allows companies to keep clients on their toes and ready to take advantage of specials that end soon.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1da49eccd026e17cebbfb25928dc906d\" id=\"how-to-schedule-whatsapp-messages\">How to schedule WhatsApp messages?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edc770cc519936c8642e81464feff151\">Scheduling messages on WhatsApp is simple. Just follow the steps below depending on the operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a42078e2c8295d6eb13348f22cad0040\" id=\"on-android-devices\">On Android devices<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-4-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec51ce2d893fbe004a904ab9977c503c\">Scheduling WhatsApp messages on Android is not a built-in feature, so you need to use third-party apps, with SKEDit being the most popular. SKEDit is a free scheduling app that allows you to schedule WhatsApp messages, as well as SMS, emails, and social media posts. You can also use it to schedule messages on the WhatsApp Business app.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7674a8843229e0313d1b66c5b410bd9e\" id=\"1-download-skedit\">1. Download SKEDit<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79d0bdb5b728cd3428d590f37270b441\">Go to the Google Play Store, search for SKEDit Scheduling App, and install it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-550648d00aaaaf3508f28529c9e0dcd7\" id=\"2-sign-up-and-set-up\">2. Sign up and set up<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae2126ce65a795882247172112ea7e5e\">Open the app and create an account. After signing in, you&#8217;ll see a dashboard with multiple scheduling options.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51a7c078031e1d88982e58f4e0177fb9\" id=\"3-add-whatsapp-as-a-service\">3. Add WhatsApp as a service<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5d55f1111cb11a6908340abb0a316d1\">From the dashboard, select WhatsApp. Grant SKEDit the necessary permissions by enabling the accessibility settings (the app will guide you through this step).<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c2c5f364dedea45c1a26c866d2c6da5d\" id=\"4-compose-your-message\">4. Compose your message<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d533548af1ec23a9cd615f8c00069de2\">Choose the message recipient from your contact list and write the message you want to schedule. You can also include any attachments at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee1f2e2bb87daad1ae60c4f5a92fdec2\" id=\"5-set-the-date-and-time\">5. Set the date and time<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e47172c4f771ab11ae16ac788936728a\">Pick the date and time you want the message to be sent. Optionally, you can set a repeat function if you want to send the same message multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-409ba5d315d098c6c3581b898443cc94\" id=\"6-enable-or-disable-manual-send\">6. Enable or disable manual send<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b61073d5d71065b5abca35353fee44d\">If you choose manual send, SKEDit will notify you when it\u2019s time to send the message, and you\u2019ll need to confirm. If you want the message to send automatically without manual confirmation, disable the manual send option (though this feature may require additional setup).<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ef3eb7d7ca87bd8d11094c658963283\" id=\"7-save-and-schedule\">7. Save and schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ab585d28571a97a72002adbb6a01402\">After setting everything up, tap Schedule. Your message will now be queued to be sent at the scheduled time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8609f0c8090c194efda28d8baad7816\"><strong>Additional Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7be3f732e9e54ec1db9ee5002a4bb35\">SKEDit offers other useful features like auto-replies and scheduling messages for calls, emails, or even social media apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16e1da44a126250d1ea011f3f1ef84be\">Be sure to leave the SKEDit app running in the background and give it all necessary permissions, or the scheduling won\u2019t work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db1727097290d60ccbc786cdbf7a2036\" id=\"iphone-and-ios-devices\">iPhone and iOS devices<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d821b50a8e780f3203e43c7881a311ad\">WhatsApp does not natively support scheduling messages on iPhone and iOS, but you can use Apple\u2019s Shortcuts app.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ddec268d9e87350a53df07e5e4d89d7\" id=\"1-install-shortcuts-app-if-not-already-installed\">1. Install Shortcuts App (if not already installed)<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-803ad22e40404169eb810f7e3590807f\">Go to the App Store and install Shortcuts (this app is typically pre-installed on most iPhones).<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fcf9a163df76cf69ebc396f986997e4\" id=\"2-create-a-personal-automation\">2. Create a personal automation<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a65b1a4505d28f263ab4b65d3123ba2f\">Open the Shortcuts app, tap on the Automation tab at the bottom, then tap Create Personal Automation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68b48d0afc0a5a864aebe869598c8394\" id=\"3-set-the-trigger-time-of-day\">3. Set the trigger (Time of Day)<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45c9afdc156e14285090224de4655294\">In the automation settings, choose Time of Day as the trigger. Then, select the specific time you want the WhatsApp message to be sent. Also, set the frequency as Daily, Weekly, or Monthly, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-133156f3bb7d8c8a756a444b18058448\" id=\"4-add-action\">4. Add Action<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c00d099c96fecd0d615a7a9e259bf7be\">After setting the time, tap Next. Tap Add Action, then search for &#8220;Send Message via WhatsApp&#8221; (if this doesn\u2019t show, you can use \u201cOpen App\u201d as a workaround). Alternatively, select Scripting \u2192 Open App, then choose WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17adc16d4deea4b02a3e32d9c88df74c\" id=\"5-write-the-message\">5. Write the message<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8465c534baa335bf17779bea33117ec2\">Add the contact and the message you want to send. Unfortunately, the current Shortcuts app doesn\u2019t automatically send the desired WhatsApp message without your confirmation, so at the scheduled time, you will receive a notification to tap Send Message manually.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-252133ed41a366a720a5e56059f05c36\" id=\"whatsapp-web\">WhatsApp Web<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/schedule-whatsapp-message-6.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6841b2144c4061c01994a1981b50ec7\">To schedule WhatsApp messages on WhatsApp Web, you\u2019ll need to rely on third-party browser extensions, as WhatsApp Web itself doesn&#8217;t offer a built-in scheduling feature. One popular tool for this is Blueticks, a browser extension that allows for message scheduling.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49241c2c7e7fafd4c12d0e0311452d94\" id=\"1-install-the-blueticks-extension\">1. Install the Blueticks extension<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcef5dba482ad295b13dda4bb54a8460\">Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on your computer. Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for Blueticks (or click here to open the Web Store), then install the Blueticks extension by clicking Add to Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2ea9b846253c0c6f6d609043ba1ef8e\" id=\"2-open-whatsapp-web\">2. Open WhatsApp Web<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2267972608dc70b2456548d55b8556d\">Go to web.whatsapp.com on your browser and log in by scanning the <a href=\"https:\/\/w.app\/blog\/whatsapp-web-qr-code\/\">WhatsApp Web QR code<\/a> with your phone\u2019s WhatsApp app.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9d678ca339bff493f8081b3bdb7a19c\" id=\"3-compose-a-new-message\">3. Compose a new message<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32e935a435330a6f253416fae92eec15\">Once you&#8217;re logged into WhatsApp Web, open the chat you want to send the message to.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c4cdd080f0def4e0a7487b8cdffa60c\" id=\"4-use-blueticks-to-schedule\">4. 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