Automatic Post Scheduler
v0.9.5by tetele · updated 10 years ago
A plugin that automatically schedules posts depending on a min/max threshold and the last post's publish date and time.
- Rank
- #18,219
- Down89 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 76
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.5K
- 10,525 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic Post Scheduler at a glance
Automatic Post Scheduler is a WordPress plugin by tetele with 70+ active installs, the #18,219 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.9.5 came out on Jun 7, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 21 plugins tagged “Future”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic Post Scheduler |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 76 · -7.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 82 |
Rank over time
#18,219 · down 181 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,219 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,130 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,146 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,119 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,112 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,045 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,092 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,112 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,070 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,038 |
Growth %
Average -0.69% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -5.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.95% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -4.94% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.9100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 19, 2010
- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic Post Scheduler
How many websites use Automatic Post Scheduler?
Automatic Post Scheduler is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,219 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic Post Scheduler been downloaded?
10,525 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Automatic Post Scheduler last updated?
Version 0.9.5 came out on Jun 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Automatic Post Scheduler compatible with the latest WordPress?
Automatic Post Scheduler’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Automatic Post Scheduler still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic Post Scheduler have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic Post Scheduler?
The plugins most like Automatic Post Scheduler, by the tags they share, are WP Missed Schedule Posts (10K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and YARPP (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 76 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 10.5K |
| Author | tetele |
| First released | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Version | 0.9.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2016 |
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