Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner
v2.1.1by WPBeginner · updated 7 months ago
Are your scheduled posts missing their publication times? Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher effectively resolves the 'missed scheduled post' …
- Rank
- #1,109
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26,000
- 20K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 243.8K
- 243,824 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 60 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner at a glance
Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner is a WordPress plugin by WPBeginner with 20K+ active installs, the #1,109 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 141 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews. Version 2.1.1 came out on Mar 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 12 plugins tagged “missed schedule”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats3.7K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 124 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 170 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 146 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 190 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 157 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 275 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 198 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 99 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 59 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26,447 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 26,447 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 26,463 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26,445 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26,428 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26,487 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26,445 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26,451 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26,428 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26,447 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26,461 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26,450 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26,530 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26,441 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26,503 |
Rank over time
#1,109 · down 31 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #1,109 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #1,109 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,110 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,110 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,109 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,108 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,110 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,110 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,112 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,111 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,110 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,111 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,107 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,111 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,111 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,078 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.23% |
Active installs band
20K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 30K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1111 → #1108Downloads -13.9%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.195%
- Other5.3%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★60 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Feb 12, 2021
- Last updated
- Mar 16, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner
How many websites use Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner?
Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner is active on 20K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,109 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner been downloaded?
243,824 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 141 times. See download stats
When was Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner last updated?
Version 2.1.1 came out on Mar 16, 2026 (7 months ago). See every release
Is Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner compatible with the latest WordPress?
Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner. See its security record
Is Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner still maintained?
Its last release was 7 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner have?
4.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews on WordPress.org. 97% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner?
The plugins most like Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner, by the tags they share, are Snack Missed Schedule (200+), Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer (100+) and MWW Scheduled Post Trigger (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
60 reviews
- 5 stars: 58 reviews, 97%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 97%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 3%1–2★
- About 101 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 29 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26,000 |
| Reported installs | 20K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 60 |
| Total downloads | 243.8K |
| Author | WPBeginner |
| First released | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
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