How to See Scheduled Posts on Meta Business Suite

Scheduling content is a social media non-negotiable, but once you hit that "Schedule" button in Meta Business Suite, your post can feel like it vanished into thin air. Don't worry, it hasn't. This guide will show you exactly where to find, review, and manage all your scheduled Facebook posts and Instagram content, so you can stay in complete control of your content calendar.

What is Meta Business Suite, Anyway?

Before we jump into the steps, let's have a quick refresher. Meta Business Suite is a free tool designed to be your central command center for managing all your linked Facebook pages and Instagram accounts. Instead of bouncing between apps, you can handle everything - from publishing posts and running ads to checking messages and analyzing performance - all in one place. One of its most powerful features is the ability to plan and schedule content in advance, which is essential for maintaining a consistent online presence without having to be online 24/7.

Finding Your Scheduled Posts: The Step-by-Step Guide

Finding your queue of scheduled content is simple once you know where to look. Meta provides two main areas to view and manage your posts: the Planner and the Content tab. Let's walk through using both.

Method 1: Using The Planner (The Calendar View)

The Planner is the most visual and intuitive way to see your scheduled posts. It lays everything out on a calendar, giving you a bird's-eye view of what’s coming up.

Step 1: Go to Meta Business Suite. Head over to business.facebook.com and make sure you're logged into the correct Business Account. If you manage multiple businesses, you can switch between them using the dropdown menu in the top left corner.
Step 2: Navigate to the "Planner". On the left-hand navigation menu, you'll see an option labeled "Planner". Click on it.
Step 3: See Your Content Calendar. The Planner will open up, showing a calendar with your scheduled and previously published posts. Scheduled posts are typically marked clearly to distinguish them from content that has already gone live. You can switch between a "Week" and "Month" view using the tabs in the top-right corner to adjust your perspective.
Step 4: Click on Any Post for Details. Simply click on any scheduled post in the calendar to see its full details, including the caption, media, and scheduled time. From here, you’ll also find options to edit, reschedule, or delete it.

Method 2: Using The Content Tab (The List View)

If you prefer a list-based view over a calendar, or if you want to perform bulk actions, the Content tab is your best friend.

Step 1: Open The "Content" Tab. Directly below the "Planner" link on the left-hand navigation menu, you'll find the "Content" tab.
Step 2: Filter by Status. Once you're in the Content section, you'll see a list of your posts. By default, it might show you published content. Look for the filter options near the top of the list. Click on the dropdown menu for a "Status" filter.
Step 3: Select "Scheduled". From the list of statuses, select "Scheduled". The list will now update to show only the posts that are waiting to be published. This view is incredibly helpful for quickly scanning a list of upcoming posts without the calendar format.

How to Manage a Scheduled Post Once You've Found It

Finding your post is only half the battle. You'll often need to make changes. Fortunately, making adjustments is just as easy as finding the content in the first place.

Editing a Scheduled Post

Noticed a typo right after scheduling? No problem.

Whether you're in the Planner or the Content tab, click on the scheduled post you want to fix. This will open a preview window. Look for the three-dot menu (...) on the preview and select "Edit Post". You'll be taken back to the post composer, where you can modify the text, change or adjust the media, add or remove tags and hashtags, and more. Once you’re done, click "Save".

Rescheduling a Post

Sometimes your content strategy changes, and a post needs to go out at a different time or day.

From the Planner view: This is the easiest way to reschedule. Simply click and drag the scheduled post on the calendar and drop it onto the new desired date and time. Meta Business Suite will ask you to confirm the change.

From anywhere: Alternatively, you can click on the post, select the three-dot menu (...) and choose "Reschedule Post". A calendar will pop up, allowing you to select a new date and time with precision.

Deleting a Scheduled Post

If a post is no longer relevant, you can remove it from your queue completely. Click on the post you want to remove, find the three-dot menu (...), and select "Delete Post". A confirmation message will appear to prevent accidental deletions. Be sure before you click, as this action cannot be undone.

Why Can't I Find My Scheduled Post? (Common Problems and Fixes)

Feeling frustrated because your post is nowhere to be found? It happens to the best of us. Here are a few common culprits and how to solve them.

Problem #1: You're in the Wrong Business Account.

If you manage social media for multiple clients or businesses, this is the most common reason for a "missing" post. Double-check the dropdown menu in the upper-left of Business Suite to ensure you're working within the correct account.

Problem #2: You Saved It as a Draft, Not Scheduled It.

This is an easy mistake to make. During the creation process, you might have hit "Save as Draft" instead of "Schedule". To check, go to the Content tab, then use the Status filter and select "Drafts" instead of "Scheduled". If your post is there, you can open it and schedule it properly.

Problem #3: Syncing Delays and Minor Glitches.

Occasionally, there can be a slight delay between scheduling a post and it appearing in the Planner. The first thing to try is a simple hard refresh of your browser page (Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac). If that doesn't work, try logging out of Meta Business Suite and logging back in.

Problem #4: You're Forgetting Filters.

In the Content tab, you may have other filters applied that are hiding your post. For example, you might have filtered by Ad posts or a specific creator. Check the filters at the top of the content list and clear any that aren't necessary to get a full view.

Best Practices for Your Content Calendar

Knowing how to find your posts is great, but a proactive strategy will save you headaches down the road. Here are a few tips to manage your schedule like a pro.

Conduct a Weekly Review: At the start of each week, open the Planner in "Month" view. This gives you a high-level look at your upcoming content, helps you spot any gaps in your schedule, and confirms that you have a healthy mix of post types (e.g., promotional, educational, entertaining).
Plan Around Key Dates: Use your content calendar to map out content for holidays, industry events, or company milestones. Scheduling these posts well in advance ensures you don't miss important opportunities.
Proofread Before You Schedule: Make it a habit to do one final read-through for typos, check that links work, and confirm that the correct image or video is attached before you hit that schedule button. It's much easier than having to edit it later.
Keep Your Team in the Loop: The Planner is a fantastic tool for team collaboration. It provides transparency, so everyone - from marketing to sales - knows what content is planned and what conversations to expect from your audience.

Final Thoughts

Mastering the scheduling features in Meta Business Suite turns it from a simple convenience into a powerful strategic tool. By knowing exactly where to find and manage your upcoming content - primarily in the Planner and Content tabs - you can maintain consistency, save time, and execute a well-organized social media strategy with confidence.

Keeping your content on schedule is the first step, but understanding its performance is what truly matters for growing your business. Analyzing how those scheduled posts perform on Facebook and Instagram, alongside metrics from all your other marketing platforms, can be a disconnected and manual process. That’s why we created Graphed. We bring all your data sources into one place so you can use simple, conversational language to build real-time performance dashboards, letting you see the full picture and turning hours of analysis into a quick chat.