Key facts
- Snapchat launched "Snapchat Plans" on Thursday to help users organize real-world events.
- The features allow users to send and receive invitations, track event details, and manage RSVPs.
- Snapchat Plans can be used for various events, from parties to study sessions.
- The new offering competes with platforms like Partiful and Apple's Invites.
- Users can invite up to 200 friends to a Snapchat Plan.
- Invitations are delivered directly within one-on-one chats.
Snapchat announced on Thursday the rollout of "Snapchat Plans," a new set of features aimed at simplifying the organization of real-world events among friends. The platform will now allow users to create, share, and manage event details such as time, location, and attendee lists directly within the app. This move positions Snapchat to compete with dedicated event-planning and invitation services like Partiful, as well as Apple's recently launched Invites app.