# Auto-Schedule Posts

> Auto-Schedule Posts has 40+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Auto-Schedule Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Auto-Schedule posts catches posts as they are published and holding them until the previously set criteria are met for the proper publication time.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 20,726
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+27.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.6
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Miller (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davidjmillerorg/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-schedule-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auto-schedule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-schedule/) | #1 | 2 |
| [multi author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multi-author/) | #6 | 21 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,124 |
| [scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduling/) | #34 | 221 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auto-schedule | >100 | 1,809 |
| multi author | >100 | 1,617 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| scheduling | >100 | 2,189 |

## Version adoption

- 3.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Presswell Publication Schedule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presswell-publication-schedule/) | 10+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto-Schedule Posts free?
Yes. Auto-Schedule Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Auto-Schedule Posts safe to use in 2026?
Auto-Schedule Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto-Schedule Posts?
Auto-Schedule Posts is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,726 times since it launched in September 2009. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto-Schedule Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto-Schedule Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Auto-Schedule Posts last updated?
The latest version, 3.6, was released on February 7, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Auto-Schedule Posts?
Auto-Schedule Posts is developed and maintained by David Miller.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto-Schedule Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Auto-Schedule Posts are Presswell Publication Sched… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-schedule-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-18 13:26 UTC by PageForge