PopIn is a social event platform built around one idea: getting people to your thing should be simple, regardless of which apps they do or don't use. Create an event in under a minute, invite anyone by email, SMS, or shareable link, and manage RSVPs in one place. Your guests don't need to install anything or create an account.
What makes PopIn different
| Feature | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| No-account invites | Your guests don't need to sign up. Send a link, they reply, done. Works in any app: iMessage, WhatsApp, email, anywhere. |
| Events first | Stories, posts, and messages exist, but the centre is always the event you're planning. Nothing gets in the way of the headcount. |
| Friend-shaped, not follower-shaped | Your feed shows mutual friends and people you follow, no algorithm chasing engagement. You see updates from people you actually know. |
| Recurring events | Set up a weekly run club, monthly dinner, or any repeating gathering once. PopIn handles the re-invites automatically. |
What you can do on PopIn
Once you have an account you can:
- Create events, public (anyone can find it), friends-only, or invite-only. Add a date, time, location, description, and cover photo. Optional RSVP deadline and capacity limit.
- Invite anyone, by email, SMS, or a shareable link you can paste into any chat app. Guests receive a reminder automatically and can add the event to their calendar without signing up.
- Track RSVPs in real time, see who's going, who's maybe, and who can't make it. Send a broadcast to the whole guest list when something changes.
- Post and follow, share updates, photos, and event recaps with friends. Your feed is the people you follow, in chronological order.
- Stories, 24-hour visual updates, visible to your followers.
- Messaging, direct messages with friends you're connected to.
Common questions before you sign up
Do I need an account to come to a friend's PopIn event?
No. If a friend invites you via PopIn, you'll get a link by email, SMS, or wherever they sent it. Tap the link, read the event details, and RSVP with your name and a contact for reminders. You don't need to sign up, install an app, or remember a password. The link is all you need to come back to the event page later.
If you do want to create an account to host your own events or post to the feed, see Creating your account. PopIn requires you to be 16 or older under Australian online safety law.
Is PopIn free?
Yes, fully. Creating an account, creating events of any size, inviting guests via any channel, managing RSVPs, and using the social feed are all free. We don't sell user data and there's no paywall. The platform is supported by sponsored posts in the feed, clearly labelled and skippable.
How is PopIn different from Facebook Events or Partiful?
The biggest practical difference is the no-account-required guest experience. With Facebook Events, guests need a Facebook account. With most platforms, guests need the app. PopIn works for anyone who can open a link, which means your mum, your colleague, your friend who deleted Instagram, and your cousin visiting from overseas are all on equal footing. You send one link, and it works for all of them.
PopIn keeps the social side healthy: your feed shows mutual friends and the people you follow in chronological order, not an algorithm chasing your attention. It works alongside your other apps, and guests can join anything with a link, no account required.
Ready to start?
Sign up for free, or read Your first event to see what hosting looks like before you commit.