Block Scheduling

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Overview

Block Scheduling is a visibility automation feature in AppBrew Studio that allows brands to control exactly when specific design blocks appear and disappear in their app. By setting start and end times for any block, brands can automate time-sensitive campaigns — flash sales, seasonal banners, countdown timers — without needing to manually publish themes at odd hours.

What It Does

Block Scheduling lets brands define a visibility window for a block. Once configured, the block will automatically show and hide based on the set schedule — no manual intervention required.

How to Set It Up

  1. Navigate to the design page — Open Studio and go to the design page where the block you want to schedule is located.

  2. Select a page and block — From the page list, select the page, then click on the specific block you want to schedule.

  3. Open visibility settings — Click on Set when to show this block in the block settings panel.

  4. Select schedule-based visibility — Choose Show as per schedule to enable time-based visibility for the block.

  5. Set a start date and time — Select when you want the block to become visible in the app. The block will automatically appear at this date and time.

  6. Set an end date and time (optional) — Optionally, select when you want the block to automatically hide. If no end time is set, the block will remain visible indefinitely after the start time.

Common Use Cases

Fashion & Apparel

  • Flash Sale Banners — Schedule a sale banner to go live at midnight on the day of a flash sale and automatically hide when the sale ends — no late-night manual publishing required.

  • New Collection Launches — Set a block to appear at the exact launch time of a new collection, ensuring customers see it the moment it goes live.

Beauty & Personal Care

  • Limited-Time Offer Blocks — Schedule promotional blocks for time-bound offers like “48-hour free gift with purchase” to appear and disappear automatically without any manual updates.

  • Seasonal Campaign Banners — Automate the visibility of seasonal campaign creatives so they go live and retire on schedule across key sales periods.

General Commerce

  • Countdown Timer Blocks — Schedule a countdown timer block to appear ahead of a sale event and hide once the sale begins, creating urgency without manual management.

  • Holiday Promotions — Plan and schedule all festive promotional blocks in advance, so campaigns go live on time even during peak periods when the team may be unavailable.

FAQs

  1. What is Block Scheduling?

Block Scheduling allows brands to set a start and end date and time for any design block in their app. The block will automatically show and hide based on the schedule — without requiring a manual theme publish.

  1. Is setting an end time mandatory?

No. The end time is optional. If you only set a start time, the block will appear at that time and remain visible indefinitely until you manually hide it or set an end time.

  1. What time zone does the schedule use?

You can configure the timezone when setting up a schedule as per your convenience.

  1. Can I use Block Scheduling alongside other visibility conditions?

No. Block scheduling cannot be used alongside other visibility conditions.

  1. Can I edit or cancel a scheduled block after saving?

Yes. You can go back to the block’s visibility settings to update or remove the schedule.