What You’ll Learn
- Viewing scheduled posts
- Rescheduling posts
- Canceling scheduled posts
- Publishing immediately
Viewing Your Scheduled Posts
Members can see their scheduled posts in two places:
Author Dashboard
If the Author Dashboard is enabled:
- Go to your Author Dashboard
- Click the Scheduled tab
- See all your upcoming posts with scheduled dates
Using the Shortcode
Site owners can add a scheduled posts view anywhere:
[bp-member-blog-scheduled]This displays:
- List of scheduled posts
- Scheduled date/time for each
- Edit, Cancel, and Publish Now buttons
The Scheduled Posts List
The list shows:
| Column | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Post title (click to edit) |
| Scheduled For | Date and time of publication |
| Time Until | Countdown (e.g., “in 3 days”) |
| Actions | Edit, Reschedule, Cancel, Publish Now |
Rescheduling a Post
To change when a post will publish:
- Find the post in your Scheduled tab
- Click Reschedule (or Edit)
- The date/time picker opens
- Select a new date and time
- Save changes
The post will now publish at the new time instead.
Canceling a Scheduled Post
To cancel scheduling and return a post to draft:
- Find the post in your Scheduled tab
- Click Cancel or Revert to Draft
- Post returns to Draft status
- You can edit and reschedule later
Canceling doesn’t delete the post – it just removes the scheduled date.
Publishing Immediately
To publish a scheduled post right now instead of waiting:
- Find the post in your Scheduled tab
- Click Publish Now
- Post bypasses the schedule and publishes immediately
Use this when circumstances change and you want to get content out sooner.
Editing Scheduled Posts
You can edit scheduled posts just like drafts:
- Click the post title or Edit
- Make your changes to content, title, categories, etc.
- Save the post
The scheduled date remains unchanged unless you specifically reschedule.
What Happens When a Post Publishes
At the scheduled time:
- Post status changes from “Scheduled” to “Published”
- Post becomes visible on your site
- Post appears in RSS feeds and archives
- You receive a notification email (if enabled)
If you have the Author Dashboard enabled, scheduled posts appear in:
- Overview Tab – Shows count of scheduled posts
- Scheduled Tab – Full list with all management options
Tips for Managing Schedules
- Review regularly – Check your scheduled posts weekly to ensure content is still relevant
- Buffer time – Schedule posts at least a day ahead in case you need to make edits
- Spread them out – Don’t schedule multiple posts for the same time
- Note time zones – Remember that scheduled times use your site’s timezone
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Post published at wrong time | Check site timezone in Settings → General |
| Can’t find scheduled post | Check the Scheduled tab (not Published or Drafts) |
| Edit button not working | Try refreshing the page or clearing cache |
| Post didn’t publish | WP-Cron may be delayed; check with site admin |
Related Documentation
- Scheduling Posts for Future Publication
- Author Dashboard Overview