Can I backdate my posts?

Yes! You can now organize your posts in the exact order you want them to appear on your members’ feeds by backdating your posts (i.e., Setting your post’s publication dates to the past). This tool is especially useful for sharing content that didn't get posted on time or simply making sure your posts are presented in the order you prefer, ensuring your members see your content as intended.

How to backdate your posts

Backdating your posts is not currently available on the Patreon mobile app.

When creating a new post

• Follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can check which profile you’re on by clicking your profile picture in the bottom left corner and clicking on your creator profile.

  1. Click the Create button from the left sidebar navigation
  2. Select Post, and choose the post type
  3. Make your post as you normally would — give your post a title, share a description, upload your images or video, and set access to your post
  4. Toggle the Set a release date and pick your publish date and time to set it to have an earlier release date. Backdated posts will appear in your feed based on the date you set
  5. If you don’t want to notify members, toggle off the Notify members when this post goes live
  6. Click the Schedule button at the bottom of the page, and you’re all set!

• Follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can check which profile you’re on by tapping the menu in the top left corner and then clicking on your profile photo at the bottom of the screen. Select your creator profile.

  1. Tap the menu 
  2. Tap Create and select Post
  3. Make your post as you normally would — give your post a title, share a description, upload your images or video, and set access to your post
  4. Toggle the Set a release date and pick your publish date and time to set it to have an earlier release date. Backdated posts will appear in your feed based on the date you set
  5. If you don’t want to notify members, toggle off the Notify members when this post goes live
  6. Click the Schedule button at the bottom of the page, and you’re all set!

When editing a published post

• Follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can check which profile you’re on by clicking your profile picture in the bottom left corner and clicking on your creator profile.

  1. Tap the Page controls button
  2. Select the Manage posts link from the submenu
  3. You'll land on the Posts tab
  4. Locate the post you want to edit and click Edit
  5. Click Next
  6. Under Release date, change the publish date and time to set an earlier release date. Backdated posts will appear in your feed based on the date you set
  7. If you don’t want to notify members, toggle off the Notify members that you edited this post
  8. Click the Save button at the bottom of the page, and you’re all set!

• Follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can check which profile you’re on by tapping the menu in the top left corner and then clicking on your profile photo at the bottom of the screen. Select your creator profile.

  1. Tap the Page controls button
  2. Select the Manage posts link from the submenu
  3. You'll land on the Posts tab
  4. Locate the post you want to edit and tap Edit
  5. Tap Next 
  6. Under Release date, change the publish date and time to set an earlier release date. Backdated posts will appear in your feed based on the date you set
  7. If you don’t want to notify members, toggle off the Notify members when this post goes live
  8. Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen, and you’re all set!