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Buffer

Social media management for everyone

With Joel Gascoignesince 2010

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A social media management platform that helps creators, brands, and agencies plan, publish, analyze, and engage across social networks.

Social media management for everyone

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The Buffer homepage

In brief

What platforms does Buffer support?
Buffer supports scheduling and publishing to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube Shorts, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Mastodon, X, and Substack.
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Yes, Buffer offers a forever free plan with no credit card required.
Can I collaborate with my team on Buffer?
Yes, Buffer allows you to manage, edit, and approve social media posts from your team, enabling seamless collaboration from planning to publishing.
Does Buffer have an AI assistant?
Yes, Buffer includes an AI assistant that helps with creating, refining, and repurposing content. You can also connect Buffer to Claude or ChatGPT to manage your workflow from a conversation.
How many people use Buffer?
Buffer serves over 275,000 monthly active users and has 82,288 total customers, ranging from creators and brands to agencies.

Key features

  • Schedule and publish content across multiple social platforms
  • AI-powered content creation and refinement
  • Community engagement and comment management
  • Performance insights and analytics
  • Team collaboration and approval workflows
  • Mobile app for managing accounts on the go
  • Link-in-bio landing pages
  • Integrations with tools like Canva and Google Drive
  • AI assistant connected to Claude and ChatGPT
  • API and developer integrations

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Link metrics

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68
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Referring domains
57,564
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External backlinks
5,145,968
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