# Buffer: Social Media Scheduler

> Scheduling, planning and publishing social media content is easier than ever

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.buffer.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.buffer.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.buffer.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Buffer, Inc
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 3,783,924
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (57,355 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2011-05-31
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.buffer.android)
- **Website:** [http://buffer.com](http://buffer.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://buffer.com/privacy](https://buffer.com/privacy)

## Description

Buffer is a powerful social media scheduler designed to help you grow your following and save time. With Buffer, you can plan, preview, and schedule posts across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more—all without manual publishing. Easily organize your content ideas, cross-post to maximize reach, and gain insights through detailed analytics dashboards. Buffer’s visual calendar enables you to manage your content strategy weeks or months ahead, ensuring consistent engagement.

Beyond scheduling, Buffer offers in-app engagement features, centralizing your workflow. The extension supports a wide range of platforms and content types, including Stories, Reels, Shorts, and videos. Dedicated 24/7 support and browser extensions make managing your social media seamless and efficient. Whether you're starting out or scaling up your social media presence, Buffer empowers creators and businesses to optimize their social media marketing effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #29,531 — Overall
- #9 — mention
- #23 — retweet
- #29 — publish
- #30 — social media

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `org.buffer.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Buffer enables scheduling for posts and reels with a user-friendly, time-saving interface, making it feel like an extra assistant. However, recurring reliability issues—posting failures, poor error details, and connectivity problems with Facebook—undermine trust. Updates can introduce bugs, including media not being scheduled correctly. Customer support accessibility is inconsistent, and pricing changes that require paying for additional accounts frustrate some users. Improvements in reliability, clearer errors, and transparent pricing would help Buffer deliver on its strengths.

### Pros

- Strong scheduling for posts and reels
- Easy to use and convenient / user-friendly
- Saves time and helps manage multiple channels
- Feels like having an assistant for social media tasks
- Lightweight, fast app

### Cons

- Posting failures with unclear error messages
- Connectivity issues with Facebook pages or business accounts
- Bugs and reliability problems after updates; media sometimes not included
- Difficulty contacting support / inconsistent support
- Pricing and account limits when upgrading (free tier to paid, more accounts required)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.buffer.android)