{"id":102289,"date":"2024-12-17T13:34:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T13:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=102289"},"modified":"2024-12-17T13:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T13:35:01","slug":"instagram-rolls-out-new-dm-scheduling-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-rolls-out-new-dm-scheduling-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram rolls out new DM scheduling feature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

image credit: Brett Jordan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From scheduling messages to creator-friendly filters, here are Instagram\u2019s latest DM updates.\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instagram has quietly introduced a DM scheduling feature, allowing users to send messages at a specific date and time. While the feature hasn\u2019t been announced by Instagram, it\u2019s already rolling out globally <\/a>and offers practical benefits for both regular users and creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Screenshot from Instagram.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For everyday users, scheduling messages is especially helpful when connecting with friends and family across different time zones. You can use it to send future reminders or important messages without worrying about timing, or forgetting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For creators and brands, scheduling DMs makes managing outreach and engagement easier, ensuring messages hit at optimal times for better visibility and response rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to schedule a DM on Instagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling a DM is simple and straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Type out your message as usual.<\/li>
  2. Long-press the send button.<\/li>
  3. A scheduling pop-up will appear, allowing you to choose the date and time you want the message to be sent.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Currently, Instagram allows users to schedule messages up to 29 days in advance- believe me, I tried it myself! A notification banner will appear at the bottom of the chat, displaying the number of scheduled messages until they are delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What else is new to Instagram DMs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The DM scheduling tool follows a series of recent updates<\/a> aimed at improving the Instagram messaging experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n