Post scheduling - Alternatives to automoderator
https://www.reddit.com/r/modguide/comments/eb491z/post_scheduling_alternatives_to_automoderator/
created by SolariaHues on 15/12/2019 at 20:34 UTC*
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I've seen a few redditors ask for a way to schedule posts that aren't the same each time and/or don't follow a set pattern. There are potentially a few ways that might suit depending on what you need.
Here are some alternatives to automod:
In reddit
You can schedule event posts[1] now, in redesign/new Reddit, ~~but only event posts at the moment.~~
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/9j4qyh/making_it_easier_to_host_events/
~~Scheduling for regular posts should be a native reddit feature, in redesign, in the future.~~ ~~It's in beta testing~~[2]~~.~~
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/bgibu9/an_update_on_making_it_easier_to_host_events_on/
EDIT: 21 July 2020 automod schedules to be depreciated at halloween. The new post scheduler is now available.
https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/hvblq6/scheduled%5C_recurring%5C_posts%5C_set%5C_it%5C_and%5C_forget%5C_it/[3][4]
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/hvblq6/scheduled%5C_recurring%5C_posts%5C_set%5C_it%5C_and%5C_forget%5C_it/
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/hvblq6/scheduled_recurring_posts_set_it_and_forget_it/
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3rd party apps
- Web: https://laterforreddit.com/[5][6]
- Post limit: Later has free accounts, which allow 5 posts a month.
- Post type: You can post link, text, link with comment, and image posts.
- Other options: There is also the ability to sticky post (if mod), and flair options.
- Does it work?: This worked when I tried a text post, with post flair and stickied.
- Upgrades: You can get a paid account for more posts, see the website.
5: https://laterforreddit.com/
6: https://laterforreddit.com/
- Web: https://cronnit.us/[7][8] This one is super easy to use, and totally free.
- Post limit: Up to 5 posts a day. You can schedule lots to post over time but only 5 per day will post.
- Post type: It is limited to only self or link posts.
- Other options: It has NSFW marking, but no flair.
- Does it work?: This worked when I tried a text post.
- Upgrades: It seems you can ask for a bigger post allowance. If you code; it's on github.
Reddit post announcing cronnit[9] (also mentions another option, IFTTT)
7: https://cronnit.us/
8: https://cronnit.us/
9: https://www.reddit.com/r/redditdev/comments/9b9exu/introducing_cronnit_a_free_tool_for_making/
- Web: https://www.delayforreddit.com/[10][11]
- Post Limit: Delay has free accounts but they're branded and very limited; 1 post a week.
- Post type: You can post link, text, link with comment, and image posts
- Other options: Flair and crossposting
- Does it work?: Delay worked when I tried a text post with post flair.
- Upgrades: You can get paid accounts for more posts and options, e.g. Premium accounts can bulk upload posts, see the website.
Bots
- u/ibid-11962[12] asked for a bot here[13], which was written by u/3dsf[14], and shared here[15].
- u/schneidmaster[16]’s bot here[17]
- I'm sure there are more out there.
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10: https://www.delayforreddit.com/
11: https://www.delayforreddit.com/
12: https://www.reddit.com/user/ibid-11962/
13: https://www.reddit.com/r/RequestABot/comments/be0pg7/looking_for_a_bot_that_will_both_schedule_a_post/
14: https://www.reddit.com/user/3dsf/
15: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bot/comments/da1iro/postscheduler_a_bot_to_handle_all_of_your_post/
16: https://www.reddit.com/user/schneidmaster/
17: https://www.reddit.com/r/botwatch/comments/37ywx4/introducing_redditposter_automatically_make_posts/
See how to schedule an event, or see and revoke 3rd party apps (e.g. laterforreddit etc) access in the guide here
- Do you use any of these? Any alternatives I’ve missed?*
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^(Thanks) u/MFA_nay
~~Here's our automod scheduling guide~~
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