Meta is testing a new scheduling feature on Threads’ posts and Instagram DMs

Several users have reported over the past few weeks that it is now possible to schedule messages within the Instagram app. This feature was introduced to avoid disturbing your friends during their downtime by allowing you to schedule messages for the following day, thereby respecting their choice to rest.

However, as a new development, Adam Mosseri has announced on his Threads profile that this feature is also being tested on Meta’s text-based platform after many months of development.

How to schedule posts on Threads

1. Write the post.
2. Select the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
3. Choose “Schedule.”
4. Set the date and time for your post to be published.

It is important to note that you cannot schedule replies to other posts. According to Instagram and Threads’ CEO, they want to ensure active and real-time conversations on the platform.

This update comes at an ideal time for Threads, as it was recently announced that the platform has reached 100 million daily active users and 300 million monthly active users.

How to schedule messages on Instagram

1. Open a chat with one of your friends.
2. Write the message you want to send.
3. Press and hold the “Send” button.
4. Select the date and time for the message to be sent.

You can schedule messages up to one month in advance. Pending messages will appear at the bottom of the chat in a banner where you can view all of them.

Image: Threads