Right now
Free tonight? Something is happening.
Instant plans start soon after they are posted. A host says what, where and when, a few people jump in, and everyone meets within hours.
Instant plans
Small, soon, and still a real plan.
Anyone can post an instant plan: what, where, when, and how many. It goes to people nearby who said they are up for something right now.
Paying to join works the same way as any plan, so the three people who say yes actually come. Same rules, same safety button, just sooner.
Example
“Anyone want tacos?”
- Where
- Downtown
- When
- 7:30 tonight
- Who
- 3 of 5 spots taken
- To join
- Your share of the bill, or a small RSVP
An example of what an instant plan says. Real ones appear on the board and in the app.
Right now in New York
No instant plans right now.
They come and go fast. Post one yourself: tacos at 7:30 is a plan.
The button
I’m bored.
Pick when you are free. We will show you plans with room, or ideas worth starting if the board is quiet.
How instant plans work.
- 1
Post it
Say what, where and when. Keep it simple: tacos at 7:30 is a plan.
- 2
People nearby see it
Only people who turned on right-now nudges, near you, get one. It is off until you turn it on.
- 3
Meet up
Check in when you arrive. Same rules, just sooner.
Instant does not mean anything goes.
Instant plans follow every safety rule: public places only, the exact spot shared only with people who joined, and the safety button on from the first minute.
Questions, answered
How soon do instant plans start?
Within a few hours of being posted. Anything further out is a regular plan.
Can I turn off right-now nudges?
Yes, any time, in settings. They are off until you turn them on.
Do instant plans work the same way?
Yes. You pay to join, and there are no refunds for cancelling or not coming. Because instant plans start soon, the tapped-by-mistake window usually does not apply, so only say yes if you are going.
Is it safe to meet strangers?
We build for it. Plans happen in public places, new hosts must start there, the exact address goes only to people who joined, and every plan has a safety button. Trust your gut: you can leave any plan, any time.
How do I check in?
When you arrive, open the plan and tap “You’re here.” Most hosts show a code to scan; some plans use your location instead. Checking in is what builds your Kept rate.