Instagram DM Scheduling Now Available

Instagram Now Offers Direct Message Scheduling

Instagram has introduced a new functionality allowing users to schedule direct messages. This rollout, confirmed by Meta to TechCrunch on Monday, is currently being implemented for all users worldwide.

Benefits for Creators and Users

The ability to schedule DMs is particularly advantageous for content creators and businesses. It enables them to plan and dispatch outreach messages during peak engagement periods.

Beyond professional applications, this feature also benefits everyday users. It facilitates communication with contacts across different time zones and allows for the pre-setting of reminders for future events.

Discovery of the Feature

The initial detection of this new capability was made by social media specialist Lindsey Gamble.

How to Schedule a DM

Scheduling a direct message is straightforward. Compose your message, then press and hold the send button. A menu will appear, prompting you to select a specific date and time for delivery.

Our testing indicates that Instagram permits scheduling messages up to 29 days in advance. A notification banner will appear at the top of the chat window each time the app is opened, indicating the presence of “1 scheduled message” until it is sent.

Recent DM Enhancements

Over recent weeks, Instagram has been actively enhancing its DM features, introducing new functionalities for both creators and general users.

A recent addition allows users to share their locations with friends through DMs, presenting a direct competitor to services like Apple’s Find My and Snapchat’s Snap Map.

Furthermore, users can now personalize names within DMs by assigning nicknames to themselves or their contacts.

Tools for Content Creators

Instagram has also provided creators with new tools to manage their message requests more efficiently.

These tools enable creators to sort and filter incoming messages based on criteria such as follower count, verified account status, brand affiliation, and creator status.