Can you schedule Pinterest posts? Yes — and you have several options for doing it. Pinterest has its own built-in scheduler, and a range of approved third-party tools offer more powerful features for creators who want to scale.
This guide walks through every method for scheduling pins on Pinterest, the pros and cons of each, and the fastest workflow for keeping your boards consistently active.
Can You Schedule Pinterest Posts? (Quick Answer)
Yes. Pinterest added native scheduling to Business accounts in 2022. You can schedule pins up to 30 days in advance directly in the Pinterest app or desktop creator tools.
For more advanced scheduling — bulk creation, automation, multi-account management, smart timing — you need a Pinterest-approved third-party scheduler connected via Pinterest’s official API.
Method 1: Pinterest’s Built-In Scheduler
Pinterest’s native scheduler is available to all Business accounts (free to set up).
How to use it:
- Log into your Pinterest Business account at pinterest.com
- Click Create → Create Pin
- Upload your image or video, add your title, description, and destination URL
- Instead of clicking Publish, click the dropdown arrow next to Publish and select Schedule
- Choose your date and time (up to 30 days ahead)
- Click Schedule
Pros: - Free, no third-party tool needed - Fully within Pinterest’s own system
Cons: - One pin at a time — no bulk scheduling - No pin design tools (you need to create the image elsewhere) - No automation or queue management - No analytics on scheduled vs published performance
Pinterest’s built-in scheduler works for occasional use. If you’re publishing more than a few pins per week, it becomes a bottleneck.
Method 2: A Pinterest-Approved Third-Party Scheduler
For consistent, high-volume pinning, a third-party Pinterest scheduling tool is the practical choice. These connect to Pinterest via the official API — which means they publish pins the same way Pinterest’s own app does, and they’re fully compliant with Pinterest’s terms of service.
What third-party schedulers offer that Pinterest’s native tool doesn’t:
- Bulk pin creation from URLs — paste your blog post, product page, or Etsy listing and the tool generates the pin automatically
- Template libraries — professional pin designs without needing Canva or Photoshop
- Queue management — a visual view of all upcoming pins across all boards
- Smart scheduling — automatic posting at your audience’s peak activity times
- Automations — new content from your site becomes pin drafts automatically
- Multi-account management — manage several Pinterest profiles in one dashboard
How to Schedule Pins on Pinterest With PinPublish
PinPublish is a Pinterest scheduling tool that takes you from URL to published pin in a few minutes.
Step 1: Connect your Pinterest Business account
Sign up for PinPublish and click Add Profile. You’ll be taken to Pinterest’s own login page to authorise access. This uses Pinterest’s official OAuth system — PinPublish never sees your password.
Step 2: Add content to your queue
Paste any URL — a blog post, Shopify product, WooCommerce page, Etsy listing, or any web page with an image. PinPublish fetches the page title and images automatically.
Alternatively, use the Automations feature: give PinPublish your site’s URL or RSS feed and it will scan for new content regularly, preparing pin drafts without you having to paste links manually.
Step 3: Pick a template and customise
Choose from 305+ professional pin templates. The image loads automatically; adjust the title text if needed (or use the AI title tool to get Pinterest-optimised suggestions).
Step 4: Assign a board and add to queue
Select which Pinterest board this pin belongs in, then click Add to queue. The pin slots into your next available posting window.
Step 5: Set your posting schedule
In the Schedule settings, choose how many pins to publish per day and which time windows to post in. PinPublish handles the rest — publishing each pin at the right time automatically.
How Far Ahead Can You Schedule Pinterest Posts?
With Pinterest’s native scheduler: up to 30 days.
With third-party schedulers like PinPublish: as far ahead as you want — there’s no limit on queue length or scheduling horizon. Many creators keep a 60–90 day queue running so they’re never scrambling for content.
How to Schedule Pins on Pinterest Mobile
For Pinterest’s native scheduler on mobile: 1. Open the Pinterest app 2. Tap the + icon to create a pin 3. Upload your image, add details 4. Tap the dropdown next to Publish and select Schedule 5. Choose your date and time
Third-party schedulers like PinPublish work from any browser (desktop or mobile) — there’s no separate app needed.
Scheduling Tips That Actually Make a Difference
Create multiple pins per piece of content. Each blog post or product page can generate 3–5 different pin designs, each targeting a slightly different search term. Schedule them a week or two apart to multiply your reach without writing new content.
Space pins throughout the day. Don’t publish all your pins at 9am. Spread them across 2–3 time windows. Pinterest’s algorithm sees spaced pinning as more natural — and your pins get multiple exposure opportunities throughout the day.
Keep a buffer. Aim for at least 2–3 weeks of pins pre-scheduled. When life gets busy, your Pinterest presence doesn’t suffer.
Vary your boards. Don’t send every pin to the same board. Assign each pin to the most relevant board, and if a pin fits multiple boards, schedule it to all of them.
Ready to set up your Pinterest schedule? PinPublish is free to start — 400 credits/month, all templates included, no credit card required.