Linked Future Posts Widget
v1.0.0by rickacc · updated 10 years ago
A widget that displays a list of scheduled posts with links to the posts.
- Rank
- #41,805
- Up1,401 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,557 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Linked Future Posts Widget at a glance
Linked Future Posts Widget is a WordPress plugin by rickacc with 10+ active installs, the #41,805 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 18, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 2 plugins tagged “upcoming posts”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Linked Future Posts Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +27.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#41,805 · up 6,384 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,805 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,206 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,261 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,964 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,929 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,465 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,892 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,080 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,506 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,255 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #48,189 |
Growth %
Average +2.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +27.27% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 17, 2016
- Last updated
- Oct 18, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Linked Future Posts Widget
How many websites use Linked Future Posts Widget?
Linked Future Posts Widget is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,805 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Linked Future Posts Widget been downloaded?
1,557 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Linked Future Posts Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 18, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Linked Future Posts Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Linked Future Posts Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Linked Future Posts Widget 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 Linked Future Posts Widget have?
No one has reviewed Linked Future Posts Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Linked Future Posts Widget?
The plugins most like Linked Future Posts Widget, by the tags they share, are WP Missed Schedule Posts (10K+), Flexible Posts Widget (7K+) and Table of Contents Plus (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | rickacc |
| First released | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2016 |
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