2025: Year in Review

Every update we shipped this year was shaped by you, the group leads, the fantasy commissioners, the event hosts, the coaches, and the people who keep their social circles connected. From group chats lighting up with celebrity engagement news to team coordination in the field, unsolicited dog photos, and the long, winding plans that finally got everyone to touch grass, you brought GroupMe to life every single day.

Before we step into 2026, we want to pause and reflect. These past twelve months marked a standout chapter in GroupMe’s history: our 15th year anniversary, all‑time usage highs, record‑breaking event RSVPs and profile views, and a wave of releases that made GroupMe more expressive than ever.

This year was full of milestones, but none bigger than our 15th Anniversary of GroupMe! GroupMe's inception was right alongside Justin Beiber's "Baby", Minecraft entered beta, the controversial Lost finale, and the iPad was launched.
Touching grass was in its prime. Over 50 million people RSVP'd to GroupMe events!
GroupMe Profiles took to new heights with over 1.2 BILLION profile views this year alone! Major shout to the Dog loving, coffee fueled fitness enthusiasts out there!
Bigger groups, bigger moments. You can now invite the whole neighborhood (literally). GroupMe groups support 10,000+ members and 25 Topics.
All the feels, all the emojis. React the way you want with the entire emoji library PLUS some GroupMe Originals

Every update we shipped this year was shaped by you, the group leads, the fantasy commissioners, the event hosts, the coaches, and the people who keep their social circles connected. From group chats lighting up with celebrity engagement news to team coordination in the field, unsolicited dog photos, and the long, winding plans that finally got everyone to touch grass, you brought GroupMe to life every single day.

Before we step into 2026, we want to pause and reflect. These past twelve months marked a standout chapter in GroupMe’s history: our 15th year anniversary, all‑time usage highs, record‑breaking event RSVPs and profile views, and a wave of releases that made GroupMe more expressive than ever.

This year was full of milestones, but none bigger than our 15th Anniversary of GroupMe! GroupMe's inception was right alongside Justin Beiber's "Baby", Minecraft entered beta, the controversial Lost finale, and the iPad was launched.
Touching grass was in its prime. Over 50 million people RSVP'd to GroupMe events!
GroupMe Profiles took to new heights with over 1.2 BILLION profile views this year alone! Major shout to the Dog loving, coffee fueled fitness enthusiasts out there!
Bigger groups, bigger moments. You can now invite the whole neighborhood (literally). GroupMe groups support 10,000+ members and 25 Topics.
All the feels, all the emojis. React the way you want with the entire emoji library PLUS some GroupMe Originals

Every update we shipped this year was shaped by you, the group leads, the fantasy commissioners, the event hosts, the coaches, and the people who keep their social circles connected. From group chats lighting up with celebrity engagement news to team coordination in the field, unsolicited dog photos, and the long, winding plans that finally got everyone to touch grass, you brought GroupMe to life every single day.

Before we step into 2026, we want to pause and reflect. These past twelve months marked a standout chapter in GroupMe’s history: our 15th year anniversary, all‑time usage highs, record‑breaking event RSVPs and profile views, and a wave of releases that made GroupMe more expressive than ever.

This year was full of milestones, but none bigger than our 15th Anniversary of GroupMe! GroupMe's inception was right alongside Justin Beiber's "Baby", Minecraft entered beta, the controversial Lost finale, and the iPad was launched.
Touching grass was in its prime. Over 50 million people RSVP'd to GroupMe events!
GroupMe Profiles took to new heights with over 1.2 BILLION profile views this year alone! Major shout to the Dog loving, coffee fueled fitness enthusiasts out there!
Bigger groups, bigger moments. You can now invite the whole neighborhood (literally). GroupMe groups support 10,000+ members and 25 Topics.
All the feels, all the emojis. React the way you want with the entire emoji library PLUS some GroupMe Originals

Expanded Reactions: Reactions aren’t capped at the classic 16 anymore. You can now respond with any emoji you want.

Shared Albums: Give your group chats a dedicated place to capture and revisit the moments that matter.

Refreshed Chat Design: Every message, every tap, every scroll was rethought with the people behind them in mind. The new experience is cleaner and more intuitive.

Upgraded Profiles: Your GroupMe profile isn't just info anymore - it's your whole digital aesthetic and they were viewed 1.2B TIMES!

Faster Uploads, Smoother Playback: Media now moves quicker on GroupMe and with way higher resolution.

tl;dr, with Chat Summaries: Microsoft Copilot makes it easy to catch up without the scroll with a digest of what actually happened.

Voice Messages: Tap, talk, and let your voice do the work. Share your thoughts in your own voice and make every chat feel personal and effortless.

Image Remix: You can turn any ordinary photo into something hilarious, creative, or just plain wild, right in your group chat with everyone reacting in real time.

💙 Community Builds Community

We loved seeing how our GroupMe community continues to foster engagement and touch grass moments with their groups. It's always a thrill to see the group get out of the group chat!

San Antonio The Gathering

When Ceressa McFadden moved from Miami to San Antonio, she noticed something missing: real spaces for women to build meaningful friendships.

What began as a way to meet new people quickly grew into The Gathering, a thriving women’s group that hosts dozens events per year and attracts hundreds of attendees from across San Antonio. From pink-themed brunches to career chats and wine tastings - every moment is rooted in connection. Read more here

From One Idea to 100,000 Friendships

Making friends as an adult isn’t easy, so four years ago, Jenna decided to do something about it. What started as a simple idea to help women connect has grown into a nationwide movement. Today, the community she launched has brought together more than 100,000 women across the country, with 70+ city‑specific GroupMe groups helping them meet locally, build friendships, and support one another. Jenna didn’t just start a group, she sparked a network of real, lasting community.

💙 Community Builds Community

We loved seeing how our GroupMe community continues to foster engagement and touch grass moments with their groups. It's always a thrill to see the group get out of the group chat!

San Antonio The Gathering

When Ceressa McFadden moved from Miami to San Antonio, she noticed something missing: real spaces for women to build meaningful friendships.

What began as a way to meet new people quickly grew into The Gathering, a thriving women’s group that hosts dozens events per year and attracts hundreds of attendees from across San Antonio. From pink-themed brunches to career chats and wine tastings - every moment is rooted in connection. Read more here

From One Idea to 100,000 Friendships

Making friends as an adult isn’t easy, so four years ago, Jenna decided to do something about it. What started as a simple idea to help women connect has grown into a nationwide movement. Today, the community she launched has brought together more than 100,000 women across the country, with 70+ city‑specific GroupMe groups helping them meet locally, build friendships, and support one another. Jenna didn’t just start a group, she sparked a network of real, lasting community.

💙 Community Builds Community

We loved seeing how our GroupMe community continues to foster engagement and touch grass moments with their groups. It's always a thrill to see the group get out of the group chat!

San Antonio The Gathering

When Ceressa McFadden moved from Miami to San Antonio, she noticed something missing: real spaces for women to build meaningful friendships.

What began as a way to meet new people quickly grew into The Gathering, a thriving women’s group that hosts dozens events per year and attracts hundreds of attendees from across San Antonio. From pink-themed brunches to career chats and wine tastings - every moment is rooted in connection. Read more here

From One Idea to 100,000 Friendships

Making friends as an adult isn’t easy, so four years ago, Jenna decided to do something about it. What started as a simple idea to help women connect has grown into a nationwide movement. Today, the community she launched has brought together more than 100,000 women across the country, with 70+ city‑specific GroupMe groups helping them meet locally, build friendships, and support one another. Jenna didn’t just start a group, she sparked a network of real, lasting community.

East Coast Club

Reese moved to Charleston after graduating college and quickly realized how isolating post‑grad life could feel. To build connection and community, she launched East Coast Club, a space for post‑grad women to meet and form friendships.

Within months, the community expanded from a handful of women to more than 700 active GroupMe members. Today, GroupMe powers the club’s momentum, enabling everything from beach picnics to coffee meetups and keeping members connected between events. Read more here

Community Infused Roadmap

And lastly, we want to give a special shout‑out to the communities who continue to champion GroupMe and inspire the features we build. As we celebrate 15 years, we know the app is where it is today because of this vibrant, passionate community. Your stories, feedback, and everyday experiences help us shape the roadmap and make GroupMe better for everyone.

Harvard Undergrad Consulting Group x GroupMe

This past semester we had the pleasure to work with a HUCG student group to deep dive into the GroupMe experience for their semester project. The student team spoke with 100s of college and high school students and analyzed the entire end to end experience in GroupMe. We've already implemented some of their insights and are excited to continue in 2026!

GroupMe Insiders

This year, our GroupMe Insider community grew to more than 4,000 members, a passionate group of power users who champion GroupMe every day. Insiders play a vital role in shaping what we build next: they share real stories from their communities, give early feedback on new features, and spark ideas that help us prioritize our product roadmap. Their insights, engagement, and honesty make them an essential part of how we continue improving GroupMe for everyone.

If you’re excited about influencing the future of GroupMe, apply to become a GroupMe Insider and join the community helping us build what’s next.

As we head into 2026, we are incredibly grateful for the GroupMe community that continues to inspire what we build next #)

East Coast Club

Reese moved to Charleston after graduating college and quickly realized how isolating post‑grad life could feel. To build connection and community, she launched East Coast Club, a space for post‑grad women to meet and form friendships.

Within months, the community expanded from a handful of women to more than 700 active GroupMe members. Today, GroupMe powers the club’s momentum, enabling everything from beach picnics to coffee meetups and keeping members connected between events. Read more here

Community Infused Roadmap

And lastly, we want to give a special shout‑out to the communities who continue to champion GroupMe and inspire the features we build. As we celebrate 15 years, we know the app is where it is today because of this vibrant, passionate community. Your stories, feedback, and everyday experiences help us shape the roadmap and make GroupMe better for everyone.

Harvard Undergrad Consulting Group x GroupMe

This past semester we had the pleasure to work with a HUCG student group to deep dive into the GroupMe experience for their semester project. The student team spoke with 100s of college and high school students and analyzed the entire end to end experience in GroupMe. We've already implemented some of their insights and are excited to continue in 2026!

GroupMe Insiders

This year, our GroupMe Insider community grew to more than 4,000 members, a passionate group of power users who champion GroupMe every day. Insiders play a vital role in shaping what we build next: they share real stories from their communities, give early feedback on new features, and spark ideas that help us prioritize our product roadmap. Their insights, engagement, and honesty make them an essential part of how we continue improving GroupMe for everyone.

If you’re excited about influencing the future of GroupMe, apply to become a GroupMe Insider and join the community helping us build what’s next.

As we head into 2026, we are incredibly grateful for the GroupMe community that continues to inspire what we build next #)

East Coast Club

Reese moved to Charleston after graduating college and quickly realized how isolating post‑grad life could feel. To build connection and community, she launched East Coast Club, a space for post‑grad women to meet and form friendships.

Within months, the community expanded from a handful of women to more than 700 active GroupMe members. Today, GroupMe powers the club’s momentum, enabling everything from beach picnics to coffee meetups and keeping members connected between events. Read more here

Community Infused Roadmap

And lastly, we want to give a special shout‑out to the communities who continue to champion GroupMe and inspire the features we build. As we celebrate 15 years, we know the app is where it is today because of this vibrant, passionate community. Your stories, feedback, and everyday experiences help us shape the roadmap and make GroupMe better for everyone.

Harvard Undergrad Consulting Group x GroupMe

This past semester we had the pleasure to work with a HUCG student group to deep dive into the GroupMe experience for their semester project. The student team spoke with 100s of college and high school students and analyzed the entire end to end experience in GroupMe. We've already implemented some of their insights and are excited to continue in 2026!

GroupMe Insiders

This year, our GroupMe Insider community grew to more than 4,000 members, a passionate group of power users who champion GroupMe every day. Insiders play a vital role in shaping what we build next: they share real stories from their communities, give early feedback on new features, and spark ideas that help us prioritize our product roadmap. Their insights, engagement, and honesty make them an essential part of how we continue improving GroupMe for everyone.

If you’re excited about influencing the future of GroupMe, apply to become a GroupMe Insider and join the community helping us build what’s next.

As we head into 2026, we are incredibly grateful for the GroupMe community that continues to inspire what we build next #)