People networking during a live conference

Wyrl in 10 seconds

Discover people nearby in real time, optionally check into events for the guest list, and stay in touch after you leave.

Download Wyrl before your next event

Wyrl is a mobile app for meeting people nearby in real time. Events are optional. They add a guest list and attendee filtering when you choose to check in, so you can connect before, during, and after.

Example

You are between conference sessions with twenty minutes to spare. You open Wyrl, see a founder nearby, send a two-line message, and grab coffee before the next talk instead of waiting until everyone flies home.

The event guest list

Stay connected with people from the same event, even if you are not checked in at the same time.

Events are optional. They add a guest list and attendee filtering when you choose to check in. When you do join an event, Wyrl organizes people around that shared experience so you can connect before, during, and after it happens.

How nearby discovery works

Without an event check-in

Wyrl works for general nearby discovery with no event required. Wyrl does not assume you are at any particular event. If you have not checked into an event, you see other nearby Wyrl users who have not checked into an event either.

When you check into an event

Checking in through an RSVP or Join the Crowd is optional, but it enhances the experience. Once checked in, you see and are visible to people in that same event, join the guest list, and can filter to other attendees.

Events are there to improve your experience, not to make the app work.

Broader discovery in Settings

In Settings, you can expand who you see nearby beyond your current context. This allows you to:

  • Discover a wider set of people in real time
  • Network more freely across spaces
  • Adjust how checked-in and non-checked-in users appear to you

Two ways to join an event

To get on the guest list, see other attendees, and filter to people at that event, join through one of these two ways.

RSVP

RSVP to join the guest list. You can:

  • See who is attending ahead of time
  • Message attendees before the event starts
  • Continue conversations during and after the event

Join the Crowd

When the event goes live, tap Join the Crowd to join the guest list. You can:

  • See other attendees at that event
  • Filter to people in that event context
  • Continue conversations after the event ends

Why the guest list exists

Most event connections disappear the moment people leave the same room. The guest list keeps them tied to the shared context so you can:

  • Connect before you meet
  • Talk while you are there
  • Follow up after you leave

Same people. Same event. Flexible timing.

How it works

  1. 1

    Open Wyrl nearby

    Wyrl shows who is around you in real time without requiring an event check-in. Without one, you see other nearby users who have not checked into an event either.

  2. 2

    Check into an event

    Events are optional. RSVP or Join the Crowd when you want the guest list, attendee filtering, and follow-up after the event ends.

  3. 3

    Stay connected

    Use the guest list to connect before, during, and after an event, even when you are not checked in at the same time.

Go deeper

Common questions

What is Wyrl?

Wyrl is an app for meeting people at live events. It helps you discover people nearby in real time and stay connected with people from the same event through the guest list.

What is the event guest list?

The guest list keeps you connected with people from the same event, even if you are not checked in at the same time. Connect before you meet, talk while you are there, and follow up after you leave.

How does nearby discovery work?

Without a check-in, you see other nearby Wyrl users who have not checked into an event either. When you check in through an RSVP or Join the Crowd, you see and are visible to people in that same event. In Settings, you can expand who you see nearby. You can also go invisible at any time.

Do I have to always be visible to others when I use the app?

No. You can switch to invisible mode at any time and still message people and browse events. When you are invisible, you will not appear in other users' Nearby searches. The app automatically switches you to invisible if you have been inactive for an extended period.

Can other people see exactly where I am?

No. Other people cannot see your exact location. When you show up in Wyrl, you appear in a list of nearby people, not on a map. We built the app that way on purpose. If you stop using the app for an extended period, Wyrl also removes you from Nearby automatically.

What happens when someone scans my Wyrl QR code?

They add you to their business cards without receiving your personal contact info automatically. Either of you can start messaging. You share details only when you choose.

Do I need an account to browse events on the website?

No. This site lists public events by city. Download Wyrl for iOS or Android to use the app at events.

Is Wyrl free for attendees?

Yes. The attendee app is free on iOS and Android. Organizers can add Wyrl to their events separately if they want check-in analytics and hosting tools.