Featured Release: Member+
- Member+ is a new monthly subscription that allows members to join an elite cohort of the most dedicated folks on Meetup. Upgrading to become a premium member gives you:
- First notice about events
- An ad-free experience of Meetup across all platforms
- A Member+ badge on your profile
- Custom app icons
- Early access to features
- Insights into attendees at your upcoming events
- Learn more about Member+ in Community Matters or our Help Center.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
September 26, 2023
Redesigned Money page
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Money
- Who this is for: Organizers
The group Money page has been redesigned! All functionality is the same but the page has a clean new look. Learn more about managing your group’s Money page.
September 21, 2023
Hybrid Events
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Events
- Who this is for: Meetup Pro organizers
In the event scheduler, Pro organizers can now schedule an event that is both in person and online. This first release supports the following features:
Organizers
- New tab control in the event create menu. Choose between in person / online / hybrid options
- Set a different attendee limit for both event types (in person & online)
- Set a different guest limit for both event types
- Set a different event fee for both event types
Members
- The registration flow will change for hybrid even. No when attendees click “Attend” they can choose whether they will attend online or in person.
- If a member updates their RSVP, they can switch between online and in person
- When searching for events, they will now see a hybrid event tag
- Hybrid events will appear under all three types of search results: any type, online, and in person
In future releases, we’ll support these features:
- Ability to schedule hybrid events in the Meetup for Organizers app
- Hybrid event insights in the Attendee Manager (see who is attending online vs in-person)
September 19, 2023
Using ChatGPT to help craft a group description
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Group
- Who this is for: Organizers
When creating a new group, try using the ChatGPT integration to generate a basic group description. The tool will generate three different descriptions for you to choose from, but for a more successful group, we encourage you to edit the AI-generated description to be more personalized and human. You can also edit your description after publishing your group.
August 24, 2023
Event fee section in Event Scheduler
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Event Fee
- Who this is for: Organizers
You can now find the event fee section above the optional settings within the event scheduler menu.
August 14, 2023
Redesigned member profiles
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Member profiles
- Who this is for: Members
Tap your photo in the upper right-hand corner of the Meetup app to see a fresh new profile design. This new app member profiles contain the all information in the existing profiles and more. All information is optional so you can choose what you want others to see on your profile.
August 14, 2023
Redesigned attendee list
- Platform: Meetup app (Android. Coming soon on web and iOS app)
- Product Area: Attendee list
- Who this is for: Organizers and Member+ subscribers
The brand new attendee list is designed to give members a clearer sense of who will be there, why they should attend the event they’ve registered for. It also showcases the amazing people they have the opportunity to meet.
Similar to the “Who will be there” feature on event home pages, members who are attending an event for the first time are emphasized. Event hosts are labeled more clearly, as well as guests.
Organizers and Member+ subscribers can see a detailed attendee list view. This showcases:
- Interests of the attendees, including shared interests
- What members are looking for (e.g. practicing hobbies and/or making friends)
Organizers and event hosts can access all of the attendee management tools that they’re accustomed to by using the Meetup for Organizers app. We include a shortcut in the Meetup app to directly open the event in the Meetup for Organizers app as well.
July 31, 2023
Redesigned Event Feedback Page
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Post-Event Feedback
- Who this is for: Organizers & Leadership Teams
We have redesigned the Event Feedback page to include the following details:
- Show up results
- Rating breakdown
- What people had to say
- What people liked
- Your group info
- Recent events
- Organizer resources
Learn more about this page in our Help Center: Viewing event feedback from members.
July 13, 2023
Member+ Subscriptions on Web
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Member+ Subscriptions
- Who this is for: Members
Members can now subscribe to Member+ on Web.
July 7, 2023
Edit featured event photo in Meetup for Organizers App
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Event Scheduler
- Who this is for: Organizers
When you upload a featured event photo on the Meetup for Organizers app, you can now crop and adjust the photo.
June 29, 2023
Editing an event after it starts
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Event Scheduler
- Who this is for: Organizers
We have launched an update to the event scheduler that allows Organizers and Event Hosts to edit the event after it starts. The option to “Edit event” will be available up until the event ends.
If the event has already started, you can edit the following information:
- Event title
- Featured photo
- Description
- Pro speaker (if Pro group)
- Event topics
- Location (online & venue)
- COVID-19 safety measures
- Event Host
If the event has already started, you cannot edit:
- Event date and time
- Communication tool
- Optional settings
June 26, 2023
Copying event times in the Meetup for Organizers app
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Event Scheduler
- Who this is for: Organizers
We updated the app for organizers so that when you copy a past event it also copies the event time. We thank all the organizers who requested this feature.
June 20, 2023
Restricting Member Photo Uploads
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Photos
- Who this is for: Organizers & Pro Network Administrators
Organizers and Meetup Pro network administrators can now limit the ability for group members to upload photos to groups and events. The setting can be found in the group’s Optional Settings page and on the Pro Network’s Settings page.
When the setting is on, all members of the group can upload photos. When the setting is off, only the group’s leadership team can upload photos.
Learn more in our Help Center: Managing who can upload photos
May 30, 2023
Event topics in Meetup for Organizers app
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Event Scheduler
- Who this is for: Organizers
The Meetup for Organizers app now supports adding event topics to your event! Add up to five (5) topics so prospective attendees with relevant interests are more likely to find your event in search results or suggestions.
May 9, 2023
“About our members”
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Groups
- Who this is for: Organizers and Member+ subscribers
We’ve launched “About our members” on the Meetup app to show potential members more information about other members in a group. Organizers and Member+ subscribers can see member insights, including:
- How many members have recently joined
- The ratio of genders
- How many members share your age range
- What members are looking for
- The interests you share with fellow members
Learn more about this new feature in our Help Center: “About our members”
May 8, 2023
Updated Event Fee Flow
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Payments
- Who this is for: Members
We’ve updated our PayPal integration for an enhanced checkout flow so that members can now pay event fees via PayPal, credit, debit, or Venmo.
Learn more about how this impacts your group in our Help Center: Setting event fees
April 25, 2023
“Who will be there”
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Events
- Who this is for: Organizers and Member+ subscribers
We’ve launched “Who will be there” on the Meetup app to give your members a better idea of who is attending the event. Organizers and Member+ subscribers can see attendee insights, including:
- How many members will be attending for the first time
- The ratio of genders attending
- How many members are in your age range
- What members are looking for
- The interests you share with fellow members
Learn more about this new feature in our Help Center: Finding “Who will be there” at upcoming events
April 17, 2023
Toggle Event Chat and Event Comments
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web, Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Event Scheduler
- Who this is for: Organizers
You can now turn event comments and event chat on/off before you save your event. By default, event comments will be turned on, and event chat will be turned off. Note that after you save your event draft or publish the event, the settings are locked in.
April 4, 2023
“What you’re looking for” section
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Account Settings
- Who this is for: Members
We have launched a new section on your Personal Info page. You can now share “What you’re looking for” on Meetup. The options are: Practice a hobby with others, socialize with others, make new friends, and build your professional network.
April 4, 2023
Goal setting
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Member Profile
- Who this is for: Members
We have launched a feature that prompts members to set a monthly attendance goal! On your member profile, you can access the goal setting page to set your attendance goal each month or see your progress toward completion of your goal of attending 1, 2, 3, or 4 events.
March 22, 2023
Freezing and archiving event chats
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web, Meetup app (iOS & Android), Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Event Chat
- Who this is for: Organizers
We’ve heard that it would be helpful if event chats could be archived after the event ends. Here is what will happen now:
- After 7 days, the event chat will be read-only (frozen)
- 30 days after the chat is frozen, the chat will expire (archived)
March 21, 2023
Fixed network event RSVP count
- Platform: Web
- Product Area: Pro Dashboard
- Who this is for: Meetup Pro organizers
Event hosts are no longer double counted in the total RSVP count of network events
This change is only applicable to network events created on or after March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023
Display all attendees & groups hosting in a network event
- Platform: Web
- Product Area: Events
- Who this is for: Members
Members can now see the total number of groups hosting a network event and the total number of attendees, in addition to the number of members attending from a specific group.
March 21, 2023
Time of day search filter
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Search
- Who this is for: Members
Find events that fit in with your schedule. On the Explore page, you can now filter events by any time, morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
March 14, 2023
Post-Event Feedback V1.2
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Events
- Who this is for: Members & Organizers
The updated post-event feedback experience is now available on Web/Mobile Web! After an event ends, attendees will be asked to leave a review of the event. Updates include:
- Ability to submit rating without reason
- Updated reasons for the rating
- New question: Would you attend another event from this group?
- Option to leave freeform feedback
- Feedback is not anonymous; Organizers can see who left the review
Learn more about how to see your event feedback in our Help Center.
March 2, 2023
Edit all recurring events in the Meetup for Organizers app
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
- Product Area: Event Scheduler
- Who this is for: Organizers
The Meetup for Organizers app now supports editing all events in a series! You can choose to apply edits to a single event or all following events.
February 27, 2023
Choose your event communication tools
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Product Area: Event Scheduler
- Who this is for: Organizers
The Event Scheduler now has the ability to choose which event communication tool to use: Event Chat, Event Comments, or both!
Learn more in our Help Center: Managing event communications
February 22, 2023
Mute Event Chats in Meetup App
- You can now mute a noisy chat channel in the Meetup app without having to leave the chat or change your registration status. Tap the three dots on the chat and select “Mute notifications.”
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
February 22, 2023
Post-Event Feedback V1.2
- Thanks to your feedback about the post-event feedback feature, we’ve made some updates to this experience. After an event ends, attendees will be asked to leave a review of the event. Updates include:
- Ability to submit rating without reason
- Updated reasons for the rating
- New question: Would you attend another event from this group?
- Option to leave freeform feedback
- Feedback is not anonymous; organizers can see who left the review
- Platform: Meetup App (iOS & Android)
February 13, 2023
Mute Event Chats in the Meetup for Organizers App
- You can now mute a noisy chat channel in the Meetup for Organizers app without having to leave the chat or change your registration status. Tap the three dots on the chat and select “Mute notifications.”
- Platform: Meetup for Organizer App (iOS & Android)
February 8, 2023
Event Chat Entry Point on Upcoming Event Cards
- We’ve added an event chat icon on the event cards in the Upcoming Events Section on the homepage, allowing you to easily engage with upcoming event chats.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
January 30, 2023
Photo Comments and Captions
- Photo comments have returned. By clicking a photo, you’ll see the ability to add a caption at the top and comment underneath. You can also edit or delete the comment if you need to.
- For more information about managing albums and photos, check out this Help Center article: Managing group photo albums
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
January 25, 2023
Post-event Ratings
- Event ratings are back in the both the classic and the Meetup for Organizers app! After an event you’ve registered for ends, the app will prompt you to leave a star rating for the event. Tapping on that will open up the feedback modal where you can change the star rating and select options to provide feedback about the event.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
January 25, 2023
Your Next Events Section
- When you open the Meetup app, the top of the screen will display the next five events you’ll be attending. The last card will be a prompt to explore more upcoming events that will lead to search results for upcoming events.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
January 24, 2023
Use Google Play to Become an Organizer
- Purchasing a Meetup organizer subscription on Android is now easier than ever. When you create your first group, you can use Google Play to pay for your subscription.
- Platform: Meetup app & Meetup for Organizers app (Android)
January 23, 2023
“First to Know” Member+ Feature
- Member+ now offers an exclusive feature: priority event announcements. Member+ subscribers will be notified about new events before the rest of Meetup. Subscribe to Member+ on the Meetup app.
- Learn more about Member+ in our Community Matters blog or our Help Center.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
January 20, 2023
Start groups in the Meetup for Organizers App
- If you’d like to create a new Meetup group, open the Meetup for Organizers app and tap the four dots in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. You’ll see the option to start a new group at the bottom.
- Platform: Meetup for Organizer App (iOS & Android)
January 12, 2023
Mute Event Chats
- You can now mute a noisy chat channel without having to leave it or change your registration status. Click the three dots on the chat and select “Mute notifications.”
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
December 20, 2022
Meetup Pro Speaker Section
- Meetup Pro organizers now have access to a Speaker Section in the event scheduler. If someone is speaking at your event, you can display their name, bio, photo, and social media on the event page.
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
December 14, 2022
New Organizer Section on iOS & Android apps
- We have added an organizer section to the app home screen for the first 30 days of an organizer’s tenure. This section will have prompts that encourage organizers to take actions that we know will lead to more success, such as downloading the Meetup for Organizers app, reading resources in our Help Center, and creating a first event.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
December 12, 2022
Member+ Subscriptions
- Member+ is a new monthly subscription that allows members to join an elite cohort of the most dedicated folks on Meetup. By upgrading to Member+, you will receive a Member+ badge on your profile, an ad-free experience of Meetup across all platforms, custom app icons, prioritized support, and early access to new features.
- Learn more about Member+ in our Community Matters blog or our Help Center.
Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
November 30, 2022
Event Ratings on Web
- In addition to seeing event ratings on the Meetup for Organizers app, organizers can now see an average of their group’s event ratings on your group homepage on the web platform.
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
November 21, 2022
Event Ratings
- Meetup has enhanced the event feedback experience. Organizers can now see an average of your group’s event ratings on your group homepage within the Meetup for Organizers app. For now, this average rating will only be available for organizers and members of a group’s leadership team. Access individual event ratings and detailed feedback from attendees by visiting past events.
Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
November 17, 2022
Event chat moderation
- We heard your feedback about the importance of an organizer’s ability to moderate Event Chat messages. If you need to delete a message left by a member, click the three-dot menu and select Delete from the options to permanently remove a message from the chat.
- Platform: Web, and Mobile Web
November 17, 2022
Photo captions
- Photo captions allow you to describe the photo you’ve uploaded. You can now add and edit the text that is displayed with the photo by selecting “Update caption.”
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
November 17, 2022
Event Chat on Messages page
- Your Event Chats are now visible alongside your Direct Messages.
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
November 15, 2022
Messages tab in Meetup for Organizer app
- You can now access your Event Chat messages by tapping the Messages tab at the bottom of the screen. The tabs also include quick navigation to your Group page and Notifications.
Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
November 14, 2022
Interests on Home
- Adding and updating Interests is critical for receiving group and event suggestions that match a member’s states. As such, we’re making it easier for members to update their interests by adding an interests menu to Meetup’s logged-in home experience.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
November 9, 2022
Photo albums redesign
- Photo albums now have a new look. The redesigned Photos page lets you manage your group and event photo albums.
- Platform: Web, Mobile Web
Event Check-In
- By popular demand, organizers can take attendance in real time using Event Check-In. The check-in feature opens one hour before your event starts in the Meetup for Organizers app. Use this handy tool to mark your attendees as checked-in or absent and keep records of attendance for all your events. You can even flag attendees as no-shows.
- For more information, check out our Help Center article: Checking in attendees
- Read the article about Event Check-In
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
October 24, 2022
Event Hosts in the Meetup for Organizers app
- Event hosts can now access and manage their events within the Meetup for Organizers app. Upon logging in for the first time event hosts will be able to log into the app to see any upcoming and past events the group has hosted.
Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
October 18, 2022
Event comments
- You can now communicate with your members and attendees via both Event Comments and Event Chat.
- Event Chat not yet available to all groups. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature to launch to you soon.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Event Chat not yet available to all groups. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature to launch to you soon.
October 17, 2022
Event Chat in Messages tab
- The Messages tab now shows all of your Event Chat messages in one place! We’ve also introduced a floating button to create a new message in the DM tab.
- This feature is not yet available to all members. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature to come soon.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- This feature is not yet available to all members. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature to come soon.
October 17, 2022
Redesigned organizer subscription page
- The organizer subscription page has been redesigned to look more like the rest of the Meetup platform you know so well. All account settings pages are now updated too.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
October 14, 2022
Event Chat in Meetup for Organizers app
- Event Chat is now available in the Meetup for Organizer app. Use chat to stay in touch with your attendees by sending, replying, editing, and deleting messages. You can also react to messages with emojis, see who reads your message, and share photos and files.
- Please note: This feature is not yet available to all groups. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature coming soon.
Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
October 1, 2022
Event chat beta update
- Event Chat is now available to all group members, even if they have not RSVPed for the event. If they haven’t RSVPed, they will be able to join the chat and leave the chat. If they have RSVPed, they are auto-enrolled in the chat and do not have the option to leave (this way they can stay current with what’s going on!).
- For more information, check out our Help Center article: Event chat
- NOTE: This feature is not yet available to all groups. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature to launch to you soon.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- NOTE: This feature is not yet available to all groups. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature to launch to you soon.
October 1, 2022
Nominated members in the Meetup app
- A nominated member—a member who has been nominated to take over as a group’s organizer—can now see that they have been nominated everywhere that group shows up in the app: on Home, within one’s Group List from Home and in a member’s Profile, and on Group Home.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
September 26, 2022
Event Check-In
- By popular demand, organizers can take attendance in real time using Event Check-In. The check-in feature opens one hour before your event starts in the Meetup for Organizers app. Use this handy tool to mark your attendees as checked-in or absent and keep records of attendance for all your events. You can even flag attendees as no-shows.
- For more information, check out the Help Center article: Checking in attendees
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
September 16, 2022
Fundraising on Group Home
- If you’ve activated Fundraising for your group, you and your members will now see it on your group homepage.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
September 7, 2022
Event chat beta
- Event chat is a new way to stay connected with your attendees in real time. Members who have RSVPed to the event can now use chat to reply to messages, edit and delete their messages, react to messages with emojis, see who reads your message, and share photos and files.
- Please note: This feature is not yet available to all groups. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature coming soon.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, Meetup app (iOS & Android)
- Please note: This feature is not yet available to all groups. If you are not seeing Event Chat, stay tuned for this feature coming soon.
September 6, 2022
Native step-up features
- The Meetup app now offers more step-up features like prompts to step up to a group, highlight groups to nominated members, and show leaderless groups on the homepage.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
August 26, 2022
Group notifications feed
- In the Meetup for Organizers app, you can now view your group’s notifications! Tap the bell icon on the group page to access a list of group-specific notifications.
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
August 25, 2022
Redesigned Update Credit Card page
- The Update Credit Card page has been redesigned to look like the rest of Meetup.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
August 23, 2022
Event chat on-site notifications
- Attendees who are part of event chat will now see on-site notifications when a new chat is posted!
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
August 22, 2022
Update your email address in app
- By popular demand, we have added the ability for you to edit your email address in the Member App! Tap the pencil icon on your profile page to update your email address.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS & Android)
August 17, 2022
Final Attendance Reminder notification
- To help your members remember to show-up, we are now sending a more timely event reminder. Attendees for in-person events will receive a reminder 2 hours prior to the event start time. For online events, attendees will receive a reminder 10 minutes before the event’s start time.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, Meetup app (iOS & Android)
August 15, 2022
Redesigned Password Reset page
- The Change Password page has been redesigned to look like the rest of Meetup.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
August 12, 2022
Attendee List Management
- The Meetup for Organizers app now offers attendee management! Tap your attendees to view a list of members who are ”Going” and “Not Going.” You can also search for members to add, mark them as Paid, edit their guest count, and make them an event host.
- Platform: Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
August 9, 2022
Redesigned Payments Made page
- The Payments Made page has been redesigned to re-platformed to look like the rest of Meetup. This page shows the history of payments you have made on Meetup, including Event Fees and Member Dues. It also shows your active Member Dues subscriptions, which you can edit as needed.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
August 1, 2022
Redesigned Payments Received page
- The Payments Received page has been redesigned to re-platformed to look like the rest of Meetup. This page shows an overview of your payments, including Event Fees, Member Dues, and Sponsorships. You can also link and unlink your PayPal account on this page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
July 20, 2022
Event map view
- Now you can browse in-person events in your area by using the map view in the apps! Any event with a venue will appear on the map.
- Platform: iOS & Android app
July 18, 2022
Organizer Dashboard
- The logged-in homepage will now display the groups you organize, the next event you’re hosting, and event drafts. If you don’t have any event drafts, you will see a prompt to use the Meet & Greet template.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
July 14, 2022
- Event Chat experiment
- We have launched an experiment to test an event-level chat feature. Event Chat will only be available to members who have RSVP’d to the event. The chat includes features like replying to messages, editing and deleting your messages, reacting to messages with emojis, seeing who read your message, and sharing photos.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
- We have launched an experiment to test an event-level chat feature. Event Chat will only be available to members who have RSVP’d to the event. The chat includes features like replying to messages, editing and deleting your messages, reacting to messages with emojis, seeing who read your message, and sharing photos.
July 7, 2022
- Pledge Fundraising
- Supported by a third-party platform called Pledge, organizers may activate a campaign to raise optional funds for each of their groups. Learn more here: Setting up a Pledge account
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
- Supported by a third-party platform called Pledge, organizers may activate a campaign to raise optional funds for each of their groups. Learn more here: Setting up a Pledge account
July 6, 2022
Redesigned Email Updates page
- The Email Updates page has been replatformed to look like the rest of Meetup. We even added the ability to toggle all group-specific emails on and off.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
- Watch a demo on updating your email settings
June 30, 2022
Create a group prompt for Meetup Pro Organizers
- If you’re a Pro subscriber without any groups, we’ll now remind you to create a group to get the most out of your Pro subscription!
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 28, 2022
Promo code on Pro subscription checkout page
- When subscribing to Meetup Pro, the checkout page will have an option to input a promo code. This means you can enter a subscription promo code for Meetup Pro, similar to how you can for the standard Meetup subscription.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 28, 2022
Leaderless groups will now stay open for longer
- We’ve increased the amount of time a group will stay open to 30 days after the Organizer steps down. This will give members more time to step up and become the leader of an existing Meetup group.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
June 23, 2022
Add interests on Find page
- When you search for a keyword on the Find page, there is now the option to “+ My Interest.” There is also an “Explore related interests” section on the right where you can add similar interests.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 15, 2022
Step down flow improvements
- We’ve enhanced the step down page for when an organizer no longer wishes to lead a group. The page will now display the group’s accomplishments and active members the outgoing organizer should consider nominating to take over the group.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 6, 2022
Option to delete an account and personal information in iOS app
- There is now an option to permanently close your account and erase all of your personal information on the Settings page in the iOS app.
- Platform: Meetup app (iOS)
June 6, 2022
Redesigned Apps settings page
- The Apps settings page has been replatformed to look like the rest of Meetup.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 2, 2022
Zoom integration
- You can now connect your Zoom account to quickly generate Zoom meetings in the Event Scheduler! Visit this Help Center article to learn more: Creating an online event with Zoom
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, Meetup for Organizers app (iOS & Android)
May 26, 2022
Redesigned Privacy settings page
- The Privacy settings page has been replatformed with an updated look and feel.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
May 23, 2022
Redesigned Account Settings pages
- The following Account Settings pages have been replatformed: Edit Profile, Personal Info, Account Management, and Interests giving it an updated look.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
May 12, 2022
Featured Event
- Organizers and Leadership Teams can now feature one event at the top of their group home page. This feature acts as a “pin” to highlight one upcoming event.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
May 9, 2022
Event topics in keyword search
- We have incorporated event-level topics into event search. This means that members can find your events from the event topics you chose when scheduling the event.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
May 9, 2022
Meet & Greet Event Templates
- Getting to know your members is such an important part of community building. That’s why we’ve launched Meet & Greet event templates to help you easily schedule your first event.
- You can edit the Meet & Greet event as you see fit, but the template will help you get started. It has a pre-populated featured photo, description, and tool-tips.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
April 28, 2022
Video tutorials and to-do list for Pro trialists
- After you sign up for a Meetup Pro trial, you’ll see a series of six tutorial videos available for you to watch on your homepage. These videos will help you get started on setting up your Meetup Pro Network.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
April 26, 2022
View Pro network profiles in the apps
- Meetup’s app users are now able to navigate Pro network profiles from event & group pages of Pro groups, creating more exposure for Meetup Pro customers.
- Platform: iOS, Android
April 18, 2022
Redesigned Social Media page in Account Settings
- Your Social Media settings page has been redesigned to include Instagram and LinkedIn. When you link your social media accounts, they will be displayed on your site profile and group profile.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
April 11, 2022
Edit interests in apps
- Based on popular demand, you can now add and edit your interests in the Meetup apps for iOS and Android. Head to your Profile page and tap “Edit interest.”
- Platform: iOS & Android
April 7, 2022
Save and share events from Pro network profiles
- We added the ability for you to save and share upcoming events on Pro network profile pages.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
March 31, 2022
Shortcut to edit group info
- If you need to edit your group’s basic information, you can now easily get to that page using the “Edit group info” button on your group’s homepage.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
March 30, 2022
Sync events to a personal calendar
- We have returned the ability for you to sync the events you’re attending with your personal calendar. You can now add your Meetup events to Google calendar, iCal, Outlook, or RSS.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
March 28, 2022
Checklist for new organizers
- When new organizers create their first group, they will see a checklist on their homepage to help them get their group going. The checklist will prompt you to complete important tasks like: create your first event, add a profile picture, add a group photo, and more.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
March 22, 2022
Indoor/outdoor event venue filter
- We have launched a new filter on Event Search that allows you to filter by venue type.
- The “Any type” filter is renamed to “Any venue.” Under this filter there are five options: Any venue, Online, In person, Indoor only, & Outdoor only
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
March 15, 2022
Requesting new topics
- We have moved the form to request a new group topic. If you don’t see a topic that fits your group, you can request it from your Basic Group Settings page in the search bar. The form will appear if there are no search results.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
March 14, 2022
New Groups on the homepage
- We are promoting new groups on the homepage, making them easier to find than ever! When new groups start in your area, you’ll see them on your homepage when you log in.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
March 2, 2022
New Groups on the Find page
- We are making it easier to find new groups (< 30 days old) find new groups’ events.
- We have added an option in the Category Filter on the Find Events & Find Groups page where you can filter event and group search results by “new groups.”
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
- We added a dedicated section with events from new groups on the Explore page.
- Platform: iOS & Android
February 22, 2022
Creating a new event from the homepage
- Thanks to organizer feedback, we have re-added the ability for anyone on a group’s leadership team to easily create an event directly from your homepage.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 17, 2022
New organizer onboarding test
- We are testing a slightly different series of steps for organizers creating their first group. This flow encourages organizers to create their first event and share their group.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 16, 2022
Rich text in event descriptions
- Organizers now have the ability to edit event descriptions by adding bold text, italicized text, bullet points, numbered items, and hyperlinked text!
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
February 15, 2022
New groups on the notifications page
- We want groups to grow as quickly as possible when they are first created. That’s why we have launched a test that highlights new groups on a member’s notifications page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 10, 2022
Removal of event data feeds
- Meetup will no longer support group events data feeds in the following output formats: ATOM, JSON & CSV. We will continue to support the RSS event feed. If you are using ATOM, JSON or CSV feeds, please migrate to the RSS feed for your group.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Improvements to the Meetup Pro Dashboard
- It’s now possible for Meetup Pro organizers to view what role(s) a member in your network has for any groups they are a part of.
- We updated the role filter on the Members tab of the Pro Dashboard to ensure accurate results.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 8, 2022
Redesigned homepage experience— Phase 3
- The new homepage is live for 100% of members!
- What’s new?
- A calendar
- Suggested events toggle
- Your next event
- Your groups
- Your interests
- A redesigned “your events” page
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Copying events now copies the event’s start time
- When you copy an event, the event’s start time now remains the same as the event you copied
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
January 28, 2022
New Group Announcements on notifications page
- We want to get your group in front of as many members as possible. In addition to new groups being announced by email, we are testing new group announcements on the Notifications page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Email sent when a photo is uploaded
- We fixed an issue was prevented email notifications when someone uploaded a photo to groups and events. You can opt in or opt out of these emails in your email settings.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
February 22, 2022
Creating a new event from the homepage
- Thanks to organizer feedback, we have re-added the ability for anyone on a group’s leadership team to easily create an event directly from your homepage.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 17, 2022
New organizer onboarding test
- We are testing a slightly different series of steps for organizers creating their first group. This flow encourages organizers to create their first event and share their group.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 16, 2022
Rich text in event descriptions
- Organizers now have the ability to edit event descriptions by adding bold text, italicized text, bullet points, numbered items, and hyperlinked text!
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
February 15, 2022
New groups on the notifications page
- We want groups to grow as quickly as possible when they are first created. That’s why we have launched a test that highlights new groups on a member’s notifications page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 10, 2022
Removal of event data feeds
- Meetup will no longer support group events data feeds in the following output formats: ATOM, JSON & CSV. We will continue to support the RSS event feed. If you are using ATOM, JSON or CSV feeds, please migrate to the RSS feed for your group.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Improvements to the Meetup Pro Dashboard
- It’s now possible for Meetup Pro organizers to view what role(s) a member in your network has for any groups they are a part of.
- We updated the role filter on the Members tab of the Pro Dashboard to ensure accurate results.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
February 8, 2022
Redesigned homepage experience— Phase 3
- The new homepage is live for 100% of members!
- What’s new?
- A calendar
- Suggested events toggle
- Your next event
- Your groups
- Your interests
- A redesigned “your events” page
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Copying events now copies the event’s start time
- When you copy an event, the event’s start time now remains the same as the event you copied
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
January 28, 2022
New Group Announcements on notifications page
- We want to get your group in front of as many members as possible. In addition to new groups being announced by email, we are testing new group announcements on the Notifications page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Email sent when a photo is uploaded
- We fixed an issue was prevented email notifications when someone uploaded a photo to groups and events. You can opt in or opt out of these emails in your email settings.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
January 20, 2022
‘Step up’ banner on the homepage
- Your favorite group lost its organizer? When an organizer steps down from a group, you will see a banner that allows you to step up as the new organizer right from the homepage. This will give you a chance to keep the group going.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
January 3, 2022
‘Delete group’ button has moved
- If you need to close your group, you can now find that option on your Group Settings page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
December 22, 2021
Increased character limit for event descriptions
- Need more words? You can now have up to 5000 characters in your event descriptions, allowing you to include more information to communicate the details of your event to your members.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
December 21, 2021
More ‘Share’ options for groups and events
- In addition to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, you can now share your group and events directly via email. Clicking on the email option will open up your default email client. Huzzah!
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
December 20, 2021
COVID safety measures are easier to find
- The COVID-19 safety measures are easier to find when scheduling an event; you can now add safety features without having to select a venue first.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, iOS, Android
December 14, 2021
Two-factor authentication for blocked members
- We take your safety very seriously, but sometimes, we might have taken it a tad too far. If your account becomes mistakenly blocked for suspicious activity, you can now unblock yourself through a two-factor authentication email, without having to check in with our support team.
- Platform: iOS, Android
December 7, 2021
Subscription checkout improvements
- We’ve updated the checkout flow to be mobile friendly to make it easier to select and pay for a new subscription.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
November 30, 2021
Language toggle for guests
- Guests can now choose the language they view Meetup in via the language toggle in the upper right-hand corner of any guest pages.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Rich Text Formatting & Video Embeds enabled on group homepage
- You asked, we listened! Organizers can now add rich text formatting (such as bold, italic, bullets, numbering, and hyperlinks) in their groups’ descriptions.
- Organizers can also embed a video from YouTube or Vimeo directly on their group’s homepage.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web, Apps (display only, editing coming soon)
November 29, 2021
COVID safety measures in RSVP confirmation email
- The RSVP confirmation email now displays any COVID safety measures set by the Event Host so members who are attending in-person events have easy access to that important information.
- Platform: All
November 23, 2021
Online Event URLs update
- It’s now easier and faster for Event Hosts to add a valid videoconferencing URL into the Online Events field.
- Platform: All
November 18, 2021
Forgot Password improvements
- We all forget our passwords sometimes and it shouldn’t be hard to fix that. So we built a faster, more reliable Forgot Password tool.
- Platform: All
November 8, 2021
Improvements to Event Scheduler
- Event Scheduler is critical to make sure Event Hosts can reliably create and host events every. single. time. We updated the page to make it more reliable and performant.
- Platform: All
November 2, 2021
Timezone in Event Scheduler
- When creating a new event, you can now see the timezone the event is being created in.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
October 28, 2021
It’s easier to join Meetup
- It should be easy to join Meetup to find or create a community. So we’ve begun to roll out an all new Sign Up page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
October 11, 2021
A NEW Group Stats page
- We have launched a redesigned Group Stats page with three interactive charts:
- Group joins
- RSVPs
- Total/Active Members
- You can also download the last 3 years of data into a .CSV file.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
September 30, 2021
Upgrade to Meetup Pro
- Upgrading to Meetup Pro unlocks some great features. So we’ve added a few prompts across the platform to show where and how Meetup Pro can drive more value for organizers.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
September 30, 2021
COVID-19 Safety Measures
- Safety is one of our biggest priorities in these unprecedented times. This feature allows organizers to select COVID-19 safety preferences in the event scheduler and have those preferences displayed on the event page for members to see. This includes selecting if the event is: outdoors or indoors, if a mask is required or not, and/or if proof of vaccination is required or not.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
- Read more on the blog past, Safely Meeting in Person—How to Navigate the New Normal
September 29, 2021
A new login page for all!
- We updated the login page to make it more stable, easier to use, and even more secure than before. We also made some UX improvements including the ability to hide/show your password amongst other updates.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
September 28, 2021
Calendar for past events
- The Your Events page calendar now appears for past events! When a member selects a date that is in the past, the page switches to Past mode, and loads events from that date.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Event-level topics
- Topics help members find events on Meetup. Organizers can now specify up to 5 topics when they are scheduling or editing an event. By default, an event will inherit the first 5 topics from the group’s topics but hosts can remove, replace, or add topics. If no topics are added or removed, the event will be published with the default 5 group topics.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
September 23, 2021
Google Pay
- Hooray, accelerated payments are here! Google Pay is now available for Organizers to pay with during checkout.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web & Android
September 14, 2021
Auto-loading of more events on Your Events and Find page
- Events will now load automatically as you scroll instead of having to click to load more.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Dot indicators on Your Events calendar
- Green dots now appear on Your Events calendar to indicate if you are RSVPd to or have saved an event.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
September 8, 2021
Delete group draft
- We get it, plans change. Organizers who started a group but want to delete their draft can now permanently do so via a link on their homepage.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
September 1, 2021
Sunset Files, Polls, and Feed
- In order for us to move more quickly when maintaining Meetup and building new features, we have removed the Files, Polls, and Feed features.
- Organizers can get access to old Files by contacting support.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Multiple Canadian tax IDs
- Canadian organizers can now input multiple tax IDs to become tax exempt when they purchase a subscription.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
August 31, 2021
Improved topics and categories
- In order to make sure Meetup is getting members to the groups that fit them best, we’re working on a better way to organize our topics and interests. Fun facts:
- Topics are what organizers use to tell Meetup what their groups and events are about.
- Interested are what members use to tell Meetup what they are interested in.
- We previously debuted this update on the search page. This time, we’ve launched the updated topics and interests across the product.
- This update includes updating the topics assigned to existing groups.
- Platform: All
August 27, 2021
Homepage enhancements
- We heard feedback from members who were having trouble finding their upcoming events. So we added a more prominent button to navigate to Your Events page.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
August 26, 2021
Your Events page enhancements
- We received feedback that it was frustrating to have to click “Apply filter” after each change made on the Your Events page. So, we fixed that! On the Your Events page, you no longer have to click “Apply filter”. The events auto-reload when you toggle the filters.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
August 9, 2021
New photo upload tool in Pro Dashboard
- The Pro Dashboard is now using the new photo upload tool.
- This completes the rollout of this new photo upload tool across the entire product! 🎉
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
New Group Settings page in apps
- The iOS & Android apps now support the updated Group Settings page.
- Platform: iOS & Android
August 4, 2021
New logged-in home experience full launch
- After considerable testing, we’ve launched the redesigned homepage experience to all Meetup members worldwide. It includes a new homepage, Your Events page, Your Groups page, Find page, and Notifications page.
- Read more about it in the blog post Get Acquainted with Meetup’s New Logged-in Look.
- Just because it’s live, doesn’t mean we’re done. We are still happily accepting feedback.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Returning members bug fixed
- Long-time members who returned to Meetup often encountered a bug that effectively locked them out. That’s not a great welcome back, so we’ve fixed it by creating an easy way for them to view and agree to our updated Terms & Conditions pages.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
July 28, 2021
New logged-in home experience pre-launch
- We’ve been testing and building a new, redesigned homepage experience for members and organizers. As of today, we’ve begun to roll it out to 10% of Meetup members.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
July 27, 2021
Displaying time in your local timezone
- For online events, the event page now displays the event’s time in a guest/member’s system time instead of the group’s local time. This makes it easier for attendees to know when to show up for events.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
July 26, 2021
New photo upload tool in apps
- The new, improved photo upload tool has been launched in the iOS & Android apps.
- Platform: iOS & Android
July 15, 2021
Improved topics and categories
- In order to make sure Meetup is getting members to the groups that fit them best, we’re working on a better way to organize our topics and interests. Fun facts:
- Topics are what organizers use to tell Meetup what their groups and events are about.
- Interested are what members use to tell Meetup what they are interested in.
- When searching for events or groups (on the web at www.meetup.com/find or on the apps’ Explore screen), you’ll see an updated categories filter.
- Platform: All
July 14, 2021
New photo upload tool on event scheduler
- The event scheduler now supports the new photo upload tool when uploading a featured photo to your event.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
July 13, 2021
New Event Home on Android
- The Android app has released a redesigned Event Homepage that better highlights the event’s date, time, and description.
- Platform: Android
Pro Network Sponsors
- This feature allows Meetup Pro Network Admins to add sponsors in their network settings. Sponsors appear across all of the groups and events within the network.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 29, 2021
Saved cards for Dues and Organizer Subscriptions
- During checkout, Members and Organizers can now choose from a list of saved credit/debit cards for member dues or organizer subscriptions, and add a new card to save to their list
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 25, 2021
Rolling out our new photo upload tool
- The new photo upload tool has begun to roll out to Meetup members. We are continuing to test and improve this new tool and can’t wait to offer it to everyone soon.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 24, 2021
New GraphQL API documentation
- The new GraphQL API documentation is live! This documentation is your guide to authentication, querying, and publishing with Meetup’s GraphQL API. The API is one of the awesome features that is a part of Meetup Pro.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 15, 2021
New logged-out homepage
- The redesigned logged-out homepage, which has been in testing for a few months, has been rolled out to all Meetup users, worldwide.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
Cleaned up some older pieces that no longer work
- We cleaned up an old page that allowed organizers to print name tags and table cards (with our old logo :-O).
- Previously, groups were able to customize their page backgrounds and colors. In order for us to move more quickly in upgrading these older pages, we’ve removed this feature.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
New account profile page
- The new account profile page has been launched to all Meetup members.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 9, 2021
Group Topics page merged into Basic Group Settings page
- Organizers can now add and edit group topics on the Basic Settings page
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
June 2, 2021
Better group drafts
- Organizers who already have an active group can now create a draft of a new group instead of having to complete it all at once.
- Platform: Desktop/Mobile Web
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