Future
v1.2.4by msudvarg · updated 12 years ago
Integrates future-dated posts into your blog. Adds future posts and category selection to Wordpress's built-in calendar widget.
- Rank
- #12,354
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 232
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11K
- 11,024 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Future at a glance
Future is a WordPress plugin by msudvarg with 200+ active installs, the #12,354 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.2.4 came out on Oct 18, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 11 plugins tagged “Future Posts”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Future |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 232 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 239 |
Rank over time
#12,354 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,354 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,338 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,347 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,333 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,391 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,411 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,345 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,342 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,351 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,373 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,349 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,355 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,364 |
Growth %
Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.86% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.93% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 23, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Future
How many websites use Future?
Future is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,354 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Future been downloaded?
11,024 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Future last updated?
Version 1.2.4 came out on Oct 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Future compatible with the latest WordPress?
Future’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Future still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Future have?
5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Future?
The plugins most like Future, by the tags they share, are WP Missed Schedule Posts (10K+), Automatic Post Scheduler (70+) and SOUP (70+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 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 | ≈ 232 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 11K |
| Author | msudvarg |
| First released | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2014 |
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