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Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features

Snapchat introduces new features for planning events and meetups.

By · Published September 10, 2026 at 20:30 UTC · Updated September 10, 2026 at 21:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Snapchat introduces new features for planning events and meetups.
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Snapchat has added features for planning events and meetups, expanding its capabilities beyond traditional social media. The new features allow users to create and share event plans, making it easier to organize meetups and gatherings with friends.

Snap Newsroom and TechCrunch report that the new features are designed to make it easier for users to plan events in real life. According to Snap Newsroom, the new features include the ability to create and share event plans, as well as a new 'Meetup' feature that allows users to find and join events with friends.

The Verge notes that Snapchat's move into event planning is a significant shift for the company, which has traditionally been seen as a social media platform.

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Quick answers

What features has Snapchat added for planning events and meetups?

Snapchat has added features for creating and sharing event plans, as well as a 'Meetup' feature for finding and joining events with friends.

Why is Snapchat introducing these new features?

Snapchat is seen as a response to Partiful, a company that offers similar services.

What does this mean for Snapchat's business model?

With the introduction of these new features, Snapchat is now competing directly with Partiful and other companies that offer similar services.

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Snapchat Partiful event-planning technology

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