Back to the Future
v1.0by Valerio Souza · updated 11 years ago
Allow you show Future or Scheduled Post on Single Posts.
- Rank
- #27,833
- Down554 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,364 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Back to the Future at a glance
Back to the Future is a WordPress plugin by Valerio Souza with 20+ active installs, the #27,833 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 5, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 5 plugins tagged “future post”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Back to the Future |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,833 · down 814 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,833 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,279 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,311 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,364 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,422 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,337 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,254 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,813 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,303 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,145 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,190 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,019 |
Growth %
Average -0.39% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 5, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 5, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Back to the Future
How many websites use Back to the Future?
Back to the Future is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,833 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Back to the Future been downloaded?
2,364 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Back to the Future last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Feb 5, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Back to the Future compatible with the latest WordPress?
Back to the Future’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Back to the Future still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Back to the Future have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Back to the Future?
The plugins most like Back to the Future, by the tags they share, are Show Future Posts on Single Post (200+), Future Posts with password (fewer than 10) and Post Flow (fewer than 10). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | Valerio Souza |
| First released | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 1.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 5, 2015 |
Alternatives to Back to the Future
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Show Future Posts on Single Post
by Stanley Dumanig
Lets you show Future or Schedule Post on Single Posts. It also enables comments for future posts.
- Rank
- #12,783
- Installs
- 200+
- 5.0
Future Posts with password
by pablolopezmestre
This plugin allows you to send someone a link with a key in the URL so that they can visualize a future post without needing to be logged in.
- Rank
- –
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
Post Flow
by Tensor Ray
This plugin will schedule 'auto post checks' to publish new posts and/or recycle old posts automatically.
- Rank
- #60,482
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
AIT Easy Post Customization
by kamranchannar
Easily set expiry dates for posts and custom post types, automatically unpublishing content when it becomes outdated.
- Rank
- #65,585
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
- 5.0
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