Posted on: July 8, 2025 by Editorial Staff - Page Views: 20
Creating content is hard enough. You’ve wrestled with writer’s block, fought your way through formatting, and finally crafted a masterpiece. But what if you don’t want to publish it right now? What if you’re ahead of the game (first time for everything, right?) and want to post it next Tuesday at 9 AM sharp? That’s where WordPress scheduling saves the day.
Yes, you can schedule your posts in WordPress. And it’s ridiculously simple once you get the hang of it. It’s one of those features that feels small but ends up transforming how you work. I know it changed everything for me—suddenly I wasn’t chained to my laptop at weird hours. I could write when inspiration struck, and schedule posts to go live later like magic. Except it’s not magic. It’s just WordPress being awesome.
So whether you’re a blogger, a business owner, or someone who likes to publish posts while you’re still snoring, this guide is for you. And yes, even you midnight warriors who post with pizza in one hand and panic in the other. Let’s fix that.
Post scheduling is exactly what it sounds like: instead of hitting Publish right away, you tell WordPress, “Hey buddy, post this tomorrow at 8:07 AM.” And guess what? It listens. No complaints. No judgment.
This built-in feature allows you to set a specific date and time for your content to go live. And once that moment hits, WordPress auto-publishes it for you. Like a loyal robot. Minus the weird dystopian vibes.
Now why would you want to do this? Simple. Maybe you’re trying to reach readers in a different time zone. Maybe you want consistency without being online all the time. Or maybe—just maybe—you’d rather schedule posts in batches and then go binge-watch your favorite show guilt-free.
I mean, come on. We all deserve that.
Assuming you’re using the default Gutenberg editor—not Classic Editor, not Elementor, not some voodoo plugin from 2011—scheduling your post is a breeze. Here’s how to do it step by step:
Finish your post: Write your content. Add your images. Embed that YouTube video of a cat falling off a chair (important).
Look in the top-right corner: You’ll see a sidebar with settings. Under the “Post” tab, find the “Publish” section.
Click the date: It’ll say something like “Immediately.” Click it, and you’ll be able to choose a date and time.
Pick your schedule: Set your desired future date and time. Think of it as setting an appointment with your readers.
Click “Schedule”: The button that once said “Publish” will now say “Schedule.” Hit it. Boom. Done.
That’s it. No sorcery required.
Now that you know how to do it, let’s make it even better. Scheduling is not just about being lazy—although that’s a solid reason—it’s also about strategy. Here’s how to level up your scheduling game:
Plan ahead: Use an editorial calendar. Even a spreadsheet works. Knowing what’s going out and when helps you avoid chaos.
Post when your audience is online: Morning? Evening? Test different times and stick with what gets the most engagement.
Batch your writing: Write multiple posts in one sitting and schedule them out. Your future self will cry tears of joy.
Check your time zone settings: WordPress uses the site’s default time zone. Make sure it matches yours (or your audience’s).
Don’t forget to promote: Scheduling a post is step one. Use tools like SchedPilot (yes, shameless plug) to automate your social sharing too.
By the way, I once scheduled a post for 2099 by mistake. Nobody told me I was so futuristic.
Short answer? No. Long answer? Still no… mostly.
WordPress only supports post scheduling for posts—not pages. Posts are time-based content meant to be part of a blog feed. Pages are static—like your About, Contact, or Privacy Policy page—and they don’t play well with scheduling.
However, you can save a page as a draft and publish it manually later. Or, if you’re feeling fancy, install a plugin that adds scheduling support for pages. Personally, I like to keep things simple, but hey, go wild if you want.
Sometimes the built-in scheduling tools aren’t enough. Maybe you want to schedule multiple posts, customize your calendar view, or reschedule older posts without breaking your brain. Enter plugins. These beauties take WordPress scheduling to the next level:
Here are a few worth checking out:
Editorial Calendar – Adds a drag-and-drop calendar to schedule, move, or edit your posts with ease.
PublishPress – Great for teams. Helps with workflow, editorial comments, and multi-author scheduling.
WP Scheduled Posts (now known as SchedulePress) – Gives you calendar views, auto social sharing, and more.
Revive Old Posts – Recycles your past content and re-shares it automatically on social media. Lazy, smart, or both?
I’ve tried them all. Some are overkill. Others are lifesavers. It really depends on how obsessed you are with control. I personally like a little chaos, but to each their own.
Let’s get serious for a moment (don’t worry, not for long). Scheduling isn’t just about convenience. It’s a critical piece of your content marketing strategy. Consistency builds trust. Trust builds readers. Readers eventually bring cookies. Or traffic. Or both.
If you post randomly, people won’t know when to expect new content. But if you publish consistently—every Tuesday at 10 AM, for example—your audience starts to anticipate your posts. That builds momentum.
Scheduling helps with:
Building audience expectations
Staying consistent even when life gets busy
Supporting SEO strategies (fresh content helps)
Allowing you to batch and plan content in advance
Reducing stress and last-minute edits
Look, I once published a post on Valentine’s Day… at 3 AM… titled “10 SEO Mistakes That’ll Break Your Heart.” Don’t be like me.
Nothing’s perfect. Even scheduling has its quirks. Let’s cover a few gotchas so you don’t end up cursing at your screen:
Missed schedule errors: Sometimes, due to server hiccups, your post doesn’t publish at the right time. Use a plugin like “WP Missed Schedule” to fix that.
Wrong time zone: Check Settings > General > Timezone. It affects all your scheduled posts.
Over-scheduling: Don’t go crazy and schedule posts for the next 18 months. Things change. Stay flexible.
Forgetting to update plugins: Outdated plugins can break scheduling features or conflict with other tools.
Oh, and triple-check the year. Yes, I’ve done 2026 instead of 2025. That post is still waiting patiently in the future.
You don’t need to be glued to your screen every time you want to share a new blog post. WordPress gives you the power to schedule posts effortlessly, and once you start doing it, you’ll never go back. It’s like meal prepping—but for your content.
By scheduling in advance, you give yourself breathing room. You work smarter, not harder. And more importantly, you show up for your audience even when you’re offline. That’s consistency. That’s professional. That’s how you win in the long game.
Take it from someone who’s been through the chaos of last-minute blogging: automation is your best friend. And hey, if scheduling your posts lets you take a long nap on a Tuesday afternoon, I’d say that’s a win.
And remember—if your WordPress post goes live and you’re not awake to see it, did it even happen? Yep. WordPress had your back.
Even if you didn’t have pants on.