# Back to the Future

> Back to the Future has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Back to the Future shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**On your template, just simply add the string ‘post_status=future’ to your WP_Query**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,331
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+8.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 5, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Valerio Souza (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/valeriosza/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/back-to-the-future/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [future post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/future-post/) | #2 | 4 |
| [future post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/future-post-type/) | #1 | 1 |
| [future shows](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/future-shows/) | #2 | 2 |
| [schedule post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schedule-post/) | #3 | 5 |
| [schedule post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schedule-post-type/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| future post | >100 | 3,857 |
| future post type | >100 | 2,499 |
| future shows | >100 | 3,319 |
| schedule post | >100 | 3,011 |
| schedule post type | >100 | 2,025 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Show Future Posts on Single Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-future-posts-on-single-post/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Jan 25, 2010 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Cat2Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cat2calendar/) | 20+ | — | Dec 28, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Ys-Fp_md2pd](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ys-fp-md2pd/) | 10+ | — | Mar 22, 2022 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back to the Future free?
Yes. Back to the Future is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Back to the Future safe to use in 2026?
Back to the Future shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Back to the Future?
Back to the Future is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,331 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Back to the Future work with WordPress 7.1?
Back to the Future is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Back to the Future last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 5, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Back to the Future?
Back to the Future is developed and maintained by Valerio Souza.

### What are the best alternatives to Back to the Future?
The most popular alternatives to Back to the Future are Show Future Posts on Single… (200+ installs), WP-Cat2Calendar (20+ installs) and Ys-Fp_md2pd (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-to-the-future/ · Generated 2026-10-20 06:48 UTC by PageForge