StrategyScheduling· March 6, 2026· 4 min read
How Often Should You Post on Social Media?
Posting frequency guidance per platform for 2026 — and why consistency matters more than hitting a magic number.
By The Plumefy Team
"How often should I post?" is the wrong first question. "What can I sustain?" is the right one. That said, here are sensible starting frequencies.
Rough cadence per platform
- X / Threads: 1–3x daily (short, cheap to make).
- Instagram / TikTok: 4–7x weekly.
- LinkedIn: 2–4x weekly.
- YouTube: 1–2x weekly (higher production).
- Pinterest: several pins weekly (evergreen).
Consistency beats frequency
An account that posts 3x a week for a year outperforms one that posts daily for a month and quits. Pick a cadence you can hold, then raise it once it's a habit.
Make the cadence effortless
Batch and schedule so frequency isn't a daily decision. See how often top creators actually batch, or start scheduling free.
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