A birthday reveal link is a small web page you send instead of a plain text. They open it on their phone, do something to unlock it, and only then see what you're giving them: tickets, a trip, a dinner, a puppy, or just a message.
It works when you're together (hand them your phone) and when you're far away (send it at midnight). Here are ways to use one.
10 ideas
The midnight link
Set a countdown so the link unlocks at 00:00 on their birthday. Send it the evening before and let them wait.
Unwrap the gift
They tap a present five times until it bursts open with confetti and the surprise inside.
Pop the balloons
Five balloons on their phone. The last one holds the gift.
A guessing game with hints
They guess what the gift is, and every wrong answer unlocks a new hint.
Mystery boxes
Three boxes: the first one they pick is always empty. The suspense is the point.
Reveal an experience
Gifts that don't fit in a box, like a trip, a spa day or concert tickets, need a reveal. Add a photo of the place.
Ask a question
End the message with a question mark (“Weekend in Rome?”) and they get Yes and No buttons. The No button runs away.
A link from the whole group
Collect money with friends for one big gift and send one link from all of you in the group chat.
For kids far away
Grandparents can send a reveal link to a grandchild and be on video while they unwrap it.
Before the real gift
Send the link at breakfast, hand over the real gift that evening.
Make one in a minute
- Write your news, and optionally who it's for and who it's from.
- Pick how they find out: scratch card, guessing game, unwrap, balloons, envelope, mystery boxes or the wheel.
- Send the link on WhatsApp, iMessage or anywhere else. They open it on their phone.
Questions
What is a birthday reveal link?
A link to a small interactive page. They open it on their phone and unwrap, scratch or guess their way to the surprise. No app or account needed.
Can it open exactly at midnight?
Yes. Under “More options” you can set a date and time. Before that, they see a countdown.
Can I add a photo?
Yes, you can add one photo that shows up when the surprise is revealed.
Is it free?
Yes, Tadaa is free to use.