MTriggerManyChatReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does ManyChat fire on new subscribers?
Short answer: Drop the "ManyChat → ManyChat New Subscriber" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in ManyChat, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
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ManyChat New Subscriber
When the matching event happens
new subscriberwatch for new subscriberwhen subscriber addedmanychat new subscriberon new subscriber
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"id": "123456789012345","name": "John Doe","last_name": "Doe","first_name": "John","subscribed": "2026-04-11T10:00:00+0000"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | string | "123456789012345" |
| name | string | "John Doe" |
| last_name | string | "Doe" |
| first_name | string | "John" |
| subscribed | string | "2026-04-11T10:00:00+0000" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after ManyChat New Subscriber.
FAQ
Questions about ManyChat New Subscriber.
How does the ManyChat New Subscriber trigger work in ManyChat?
Fires when a new subscriber joins via the ManyChat Messenger/Instagram/WhatsApp bot. For "new conversational AI subscriber → push to CRM, kick off welcome flow" workflows.
Is the ManyChat New Subscriber trigger real-time?
Yes. ManyChat New Subscriber uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in ManyChat.
What data does ManyChat New Subscriber return?
The full event payload from ManyChat. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter ManyChat New Subscriber so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need ManyChat admin permissions to use ManyChat New Subscriber?
For most ManyChat accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some ManyChat plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check ManyChat's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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