# Content Update Scheduler

> Content Update Scheduler has 2K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews and 910 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 65/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Content Update Scheduler is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

**Schedule content updates for any WordPress page or post type.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 43,692
- **Downloads (30 days):** 910 (+41.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 65/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 4.0.3
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Constantin Oesterling (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/infinitnet/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-update-scheduler/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [publication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/publication/) | #3 | 9 |
| [republish](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/republish/) | #3 | 10 |
| [schedule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schedule/) | #14 | 197 |
| [scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduling/) | #11 | 218 |
| [update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update/) | #19 | 122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| publication | #8 | 1,101 |
| republish | #6 | 91 |
| schedule | #33 | 4,596 |
| scheduling | #71 | 2,162 |
| update | #10 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 4.0: 67.2%
- 2.3: 20.3%
- 1.0: 9.6%
- 3.1: 2.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Calameo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-calameo/) | 3K+ | 2/5 (4) | Mar 7, 2024 | 26/100 |
| 2 | [Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, Writers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/organize-series/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (72) | Sep 15, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Yumpu E-Paper publishing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yumpu-epaper-publishing/) | 900+ | 3.6/5 (25) | Feb 5, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [WP Unpublish](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-unpublish/) | 40+ | — | Feb 21, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Manage Calameo Publications by Athlon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/athlon-manage-calameo-publications/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jan 7, 2014 | 29/100 |
| 7 | [Dropp Pay Per Use](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dropp-pay-per-use/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [DOI Identifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/doi-indentifier/) | 10+ | — | Dec 6, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Valsze Research Profiles for SINTA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/valsze-research-profiles-for-sinta/) | <10 | — | Aug 16, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Content Update Scheduler free?
Yes. Content Update Scheduler is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Content Update Scheduler safe to use in 2026?
Content Update Scheduler is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Content Update Scheduler?
Content Update Scheduler is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 43,692 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 910 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Content Update Scheduler work with WordPress 7.1?
Content Update Scheduler is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Content Update Scheduler need?
Content Update Scheduler requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Content Update Scheduler last updated?
The latest version, 4.0.3, was released on May 28, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Content Update Scheduler?
Content Update Scheduler is developed and maintained by Constantin Oesterling.

### What are the best alternatives to Content Update Scheduler?
The most popular alternatives to Content Update Scheduler are WP Calameo (3K+ installs), Issues and Series for Newsp… (2K+ installs) and Yumpu E-Paper publishing (900+ installs).


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