# How to Identify the Optimal Posting Times with Buffer Analytics

> To find the best posting times in Buffer, click 'Analyze' in the top menu bar, select your channel, and tap the 'Answers' tab. Scroll to the best day to post data, hover over the graph's bar to identify the optimal day, and then check and follow the recommended posting times.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-identify-the-optimal-posting-times-with-buffer-analytics/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3f8cab56e05a00fe7758/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the top menu bar and click 'Analyze'.
2. Select the specific channel you want to monitor.
3. Following that, tap the 'Answers' tab to proceed.
4. Scroll down to the section that holds the data regarding the best day to post.
5. Finally, hover your mouse cursor over the bar in the graph to know the specific day to publish your Buffer post. After that, check your posting times during that day and follow them going forward.