How to Schedule Tweets on X: Free Tools and Native Scheduler

Want to schedule tweets on Twitter, now called X? Many of your followers are online while you are asleep or busy, so scheduling posts helps you reach them at the right time. In 2009 we listed 15 free services to schedule tweets, because Twitter itself could not do it. Most of those services have closed, and X now has its own scheduler. Here is how to schedule tweets on X in 2026, for free and with paid tools.

Quick answer: To schedule tweets for free, open x.com in a desktop browser, write your post, click the calendar (schedule) icon in the composer, pick a date and time, and click Schedule. The X mobile app does not offer scheduling, so use a tool such as Buffer or Typefully to schedule from your phone or across several accounts. X Pro (the old TweetDeck) also schedules posts, but needs X Premium.

How to schedule tweets on X (free, desktop)

1. Sign in at x.com on a computer.
2. Click Post and write your post, adding images, video or a poll if you like.
3. Click the Schedule icon (a calendar with a clock) at the bottom of the composer.
4. Choose the date, time and time zone, then click Confirm.
5. Click Schedule. To edit or delete it later, open the composer and choose Unsent posts > Scheduled.

Best tools to schedule tweets in 2026

• Buffer: simple scheduling for X and other networks, with a free plan for a few channels and a posting queue.
• Typefully: built for writing and scheduling threads, with drafts and analytics.
• Hootsuite: a full social media dashboard for teams. It was on our 2009 list, but it no longer has a free plan.
• X Pro: X’s column-based dashboard (formerly TweetDeck) with scheduling, available with X Premium.

When to schedule tweets

• Check your X analytics to see when your followers engage most.
• Schedule for your audience’s time zone, not just yours.
• Spread posts through the day instead of sending them all at once.
• Mix scheduled posts with live replies, because X rewards real conversation.

Tips for scheduling posts on X

• Do not schedule time-sensitive posts too far ahead; news can change.
• Pause your queue during breaking news or emergencies.
• Avoid posting the same text repeatedly, which X may treat as spam.
• Use images or short videos, which usually get more attention.

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What happened to the 2009 tweet schedulers?

Our original list of 15 free services included StumbleUpon’s Su.pr, Hootsuite and many small web apps. StumbleUpon and Su.pr are long gone, and most small schedulers closed after Twitter changed its API rules and pricing. Hootsuite survived but became a paid tool. The good news is that basic scheduling is now built into X itself.

FAQ

Can I schedule tweets for free?

Yes. Use the scheduler on x.com in a desktop browser, or a free plan from a tool like Buffer.

Can I schedule tweets from the X mobile app?

No. The native scheduler is on desktop web. Use a third-party app on your phone.

Can I schedule a thread on X?

Tools such as Typefully and Buffer support scheduled threads. The x.com scheduler is best for single posts.

Where do I find my scheduled tweets?

Open the post composer on x.com and click Unsent posts, then the Scheduled tab.

Originally written by guest author Malvinder Virdi, who blogged at Binterest (Blog of ur Interest) about web 2.0 technologies, freeware alternatives and tech tips. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.