Timing your Threads posts strategically can significantly boost engagement. Here are the optimal posting times based on data.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Early morning (5 AM - 7 AM), Late night
1-3 posts per day (focus on quality over quantity)
Detailed breakdown of optimal posting times for each day.
| Day | Best Times | Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12 PM, 6 PM | High |
| Tuesday | 12 PM, 6 PM | High |
| Wednesday | 12 PM, 6 PM | High |
| Thursday | 12 PM, 6 PM | High |
| Friday | 12 PM, 5 PM | High |
| Saturday | 11 AM, 4 PM | Medium |
| Sunday | 12 PM, 5 PM | Medium |
Optimal posting times can vary by your audience and content type.
Best days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Best times: 9 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM
Best days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Best times: 12 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM
Best days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Best times: 11 AM, 2 PM, 7 PM
Best days: Monday, Wednesday, Sunday
Best times: 12 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM
Common questions about best times to post on Threads.
Yes! While Threads uses an algorithmic feed, posting when your audience is active increases early engagement, which signals to the algorithm that your content is valuable.
1-3 quality posts per day is ideal. Threads favors authentic, conversational content over high-volume posting. Focus on engagement over quantity.
Early morning (5 AM - 7 AM) and late night see the lowest engagement. Most Threads users are active during lunch and evening hours.
Start with these general recommendations and experiment. Pay attention to which posts get the most engagement. Saki's Smart Slots can help optimize based on your specific audience.
Consistency helps, but vary your times slightly to reach different segments of your audience. Use Smart Slots to automatically optimize.
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