How to schedule posts on X, on desktop and mobile
Updated
Yes, you can schedule posts on X. On x.com, open the composer, write your post, click the calendar icon labeled "Schedule post," choose a date and time, and confirm. Reports on who can do this on the mobile app conflict, so if you don't see the option there, use x.com in your phone's browser or a third-party scheduler.
How to schedule on x.com
We checked the composer on November 3, 2026, and the "Schedule post" button was there on the account we tested. That account may have paid features, so yours could differ.
- Go to x.com and click Post.
- Write your post.
- Click the calendar icon, labeled Schedule post, in the toolbar.
- Choose a date and time, then confirm.
- Click Schedule.
To view or change scheduled posts, open the composer and look for Scheduled posts. Brandwatch's guide describes these same steps. It says you can schedule up to 18 months ahead, but it dates from 2024 and X's own help pages don't confirm that, so treat it as a guide.
What about mobile?
We couldn't find an X help page that settles this, and third-party guides disagree.
- Some say the app's scheduling is limited to certain paid users.
- Others say it isn't in the app at all.
So check your own app's composer for the calendar icon. If it's missing, you can open x.com in your phone's browser and try it there, or use a third-party app.
Scheduling threads
We couldn't confirm that X's composer can schedule a whole thread on every account. If you need this often, a third-party tool is the easier way. Typefully and Buffer both offer it, with limits on their free plans.
Third-party schedulers
From each company's own page on November 3, 2026. Prices change, so check before you buy.
| Tool | Free option | Paid from | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typefully | 10 posts a month | $99 a year | Focused on writing, with X analytics on paid plans |
| Buffer | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 threaded post | $5 a month, billed yearly | Covers many networks |
| Tweet Hunter | 7-day trial | $29 a month | Adds a viral post library and auto-DMs |
| SuperX | No free plan listed | $49 a month | Includes a Chrome extension |
See Typefully alternatives and our X growth tools comparison for more detail.
Does scheduling hurt reach?
We found nothing about scheduling in the ranking code we read, and it isn't a factor in X's published weights. Some people claim that X downranks posts from third-party tools. We couldn't verify that, so test it yourself if you're concerned.
There's a more practical issue. In X's published defaults, the lift for newer authors applies only to posts under two hours old. If you schedule a post and then aren't around, nobody answers the first replies, and the conversation can stall.
So schedule posts for times when you can check in soon after, or at least reply when you're next free.
Is it allowed?
Scheduling posts you wrote is a normal use, and X has the feature itself. X's automation rules cover duplicates and spam, so don't schedule the same post repeatedly. Also, be careful with tools that auto-reply, auto-DM or auto-follow. Those are different from scheduling, and they have stricter rules.
When should you schedule?
Good reasons:
- You write best in one sitting, and you want posts spread across the week.
- Your audience is in a different time zone.
- You're away for a few days, and you want the account to stay active.
Poor reasons:
- To post much more than you can respond to. With few followers, your replies matter more than your volume.
- To avoid being on X at all. Replying can't really be scheduled, and it shouldn't be automated.
As for the best time, the studies disagree. That guide has a two-week test to find yours.
Common questions
Can you schedule posts on X for free?
The composer on x.com showed the option on the account we tested, and a third-party guide says free accounts can use it on the web, but X's help pages don't confirm that. Buffer and Typefully also have free plans with limits.
Where do I find my scheduled posts?
On x.com, open the composer. Scheduled posts is listed there, according to third-party guides, and we saw the scheduling button itself.
Can I edit a scheduled post?
Guides say yes, from the Scheduled posts view. After it's live, editing requires Premium, within a one-hour window.
Does Repli schedule posts?
No. Repli has no scheduler. It plans what to post and drafts it in your voice, and you press Post yourself. If scheduling is your main need, use one of the tools above. Repli is for people whose problem is knowing what to post.
Next step
Write this week's posts in one sitting, using our 30 prompts and the character counter, then schedule them for times you'll be free to reply.