Facebook Reminders: Set an Event When the Bell Is Gone

  • May 6, 2026

What to Know

  • The in-chat Reminder button in Messenger has been removed for most users. If you have it, tap + in a chat and look for the bell.
  • The reliable way to remind a group now is a Facebook Event, which sends everyone a notification at the set time.
  • To review reminders and events you’ve set, open Menu ☰ > Events.

This applies to the Facebook and Messenger apps on Android and iPhone as of July 2026.

Can You Still Set a Reminder in Messenger?

For a while, Messenger let you set a reminder inside a group chat with the + button and a bell icon. Facebook has since removed it for most people, so on current app versions the button often isn’t there. A small number of users on older versions or certain regions may still see it.

If you do see it, here is Facebook’s documented flow:

  1. Open the group chat in Messenger.
  2. Tap the + beside the message box.
  3. Tap the Reminder option (a bell icon).
  4. Enter a title, date, and time, then tap Create.

Everyone in the chat gets a notification when the reminder is due.

Use a Facebook Event Instead

Events do the same job and work for everyone, on phone and desktop. They notify invited people and let anyone RSVP.

  1. Tap Menu ☰ > Events (or find Events in the left menu on desktop).
  2. Tap Create and choose Private, Public, or a group event.
  3. Enter the name, date, time, and place.
  4. Tap Create, then invite the people you want.

How to See Your Events and Reminders

  1. Open Menu ☰ in the Facebook app.
  2. Tap Events.
  3. Browse Upcoming and Past to find anything you’ve set, then tap one to edit or delete it.

FAQ

Why is the reminder feature missing from Messenger?

Facebook removed the in-chat reminder for most users. Update the app to be sure you’re on the latest version, but if it’s still gone, use a Facebook Event instead.

Can I set a reminder on desktop Messenger?

No. The chat reminder was mobile-only, and it’s largely gone now. Create an Event on desktop to notify a group.

Will a Facebook Event notify everyone?

Yes. Invited people get a notification, and Facebook sends a reminder as the start time nears.

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