Step-by-step guide ·

How to Schedule Threads Posts

Threads has a free, built-in scheduler in the app and on threads.com. Here's exactly how to schedule a post, find and edit it later, pick the right time for your audience's time zone, and fix it when something doesn't post.

Start posting - it's free Schedule in the app Time zone planner
75 daysthe furthest ahead you can schedule a post
Freebuilt into the Threads app and threads.com
Many/dayschedule several posts on the same day
Draftswhere scheduled posts wait until they go live
In the app

How to schedule a post in the Threads app

Works the same on iPhone and Android. Make sure the app is up to date first - older versions may not show the option.

New thread
1Write your postTap the compose button and add your text, photos or video.
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2Tap the ••• menuThe three-dot menu at the top of the composer.
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🗓️ Schedule
3Choose SchedulePick Schedule from the options.
Schedule
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4Pick date & timeAny time up to 75 days ahead.
Schedule
Tue 6 · 09:15
Schedule
5Tap ScheduleConfirm. The post now waits in your Drafts.

Scheduling is for new posts. If you don't see Schedule for a particular post - for example one with a poll, or a reply - post it normally or save it as a draft.

On the web

How to schedule Threads posts on threads.com

Prefer writing on a computer? The scheduler works on the web too.

  1. Go to threads.com and log inUse any modern browser on Windows, Mac or Linux.
  2. Start a new postClick the post box or the + button, then write and add media.
  3. Open the ••• menuClick the three dots in the composer and choose Schedule.
  4. Set the date and timeChoose when it should go live, up to 75 days ahead.
  5. Click ScheduleDone - it's saved in your Drafts until it publishes.
threads.com
yourbrand•••
Add poll🗓️ Schedule…Save to drafts
⏰ Tue 6 Oct · 09:15Schedule
Edit & delete

How to find, edit or delete scheduled Threads posts

There's no separate queue - scheduled posts live in Drafts until their time arrives.

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Find them

Open Drafts from the composer. Scheduled posts show the date and time they'll go live.

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Edit the post

Open the scheduled draft, change the text or media, and schedule it again.

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Change the time

Open the draft, use the ••• menu → Schedule, and pick a new date or time.

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Cancel it

Delete the draft before it publishes - nothing goes out.

Once a post is live it's a normal post: you can still edit it for a short time after publishing, like any Threads post, or delete it from your profile.

Time zone planner

Schedule for your audience's time zone

Your followers may live somewhere else. Enter when you want the post to go live for them, and the planner shows the time to set in your scheduler - and checks it's within the 75-day window. Runs in your browser.

Quick picks:

Set this in your scheduler-
Days ahead-
75

With tools

Scheduling Threads posts with a third-party tool

Need a calendar view, bulk uploads, several accounts or team approvals? Scheduling tools connect to Threads through Meta's official API.

1Connect ThreadsLog in through Threads' own authorization screen - never type your password into the tool itself.
2Write or import postsCompose in the tool, or bulk-upload a spreadsheet.
3Pick times or a queueSet exact times, or let a queue fill your preferred slots.
4Approve & monitorReview, then check the tool's history for anything that failed.

Use the built-in scheduler when

  • You post a few times a week from one account
  • You don't need a calendar view
  • You want zero setup and no extra logins

Use a tool when

  • You plan weeks of content at once
  • Several people write or approve posts
  • You manage multiple accounts or networks

Compare options in our Threads schedulers guide, or build your own with the calendar builder and Python script in our automation guide.

Checklist

Before you hit Schedule

Tick through these - it only lives in your browser.

0 of 8 checked

Not sure when to post? See the best time to post on Threads and plan weeks ahead with a content calendar.

Troubleshooting

Threads scheduling problems and fixes

I don't see the Schedule option
Update the Threads app from the App Store or Google Play, then reopen the composer. Make sure you're writing a new post rather than a reply, and remove any poll. If it still doesn't appear, try threads.com in a browser.
My scheduled post didn't publish
Check Drafts - if the post is still there, it may have failed; open it and schedule or post it again. Also check you're logged in to the right account, and that the post doesn't break the Community Guidelines, which can stop it going live.
It posted at the wrong time
Times are set in the time zone of the device you schedule from. If you travel or your audience is elsewhere, use the planner above to convert the time first.
I can't pick a date far enough ahead
Threads lets you schedule up to 75 days in advance. For longer-term planning, keep posts in a content calendar or a scheduling tool and schedule them closer to the date.
I can't find my scheduled posts
They're in Drafts, not on your profile. Open the composer and go to Drafts. Remember drafts are tied to the account you scheduled from.
FAQ

Scheduling Threads posts FAQ

Can you schedule posts on Threads?
Yes. Threads has a built-in scheduler in the app and on threads.com. Write your post, tap the ••• menu in the composer, choose Schedule, pick a date and time, and tap Schedule again.
How far in advance can you schedule a Threads post?
Up to 75 days ahead. You can schedule several posts on the same day.
Where do scheduled Threads posts go?
They wait in your Drafts until they're published. From there you can edit them, change the time, or delete them.
Is scheduling Threads posts free?
Yes. The built-in scheduler is free for everyone. Third-party scheduling tools have their own free and paid plans.
Can I schedule Threads posts from my computer?
Yes. Go to threads.com, start a new post, open the ••• menu and choose Schedule - it works the same as in the app.
Does scheduling hurt reach on Threads?
Scheduling itself doesn't. What matters is that the post is good and that you're around to reply when comments come in - replies are what help posts travel further.