Content Update Scheduler
Schedule content updates for any WordPress page or post type.
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.
- Momentum — downloads up 27.5% vs the previous 30 days
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Content Update Scheduler stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| publication | #8 |
| republish | #6 |
| schedule | #32 |
| scheduling | #69 |
| update | #10 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 12 reviews
About Content Update Scheduler
From the official readme · v4.0.3Description
WordPress lacks the ability to schedule content updates. Keeping your posts and pages up to date manually can often be a waste of valuable time, especially when you know you’ll need to update the same page again soon.
Use Cases
- Promotions: Automatically publish versions of your pages that contain temporary promotions and schedule content updates that remove these promotions once they expire.
- Events: Schedule content updates for pages that list events. Automatically publish an updated version of the page after an event ends.
- SEO: Schedule series of content updates to keep your pages and publishing dates current and satisfy the freshness algorithm.
Key Features
- Updates page content and publishing date
- Compatible with any post type
- Compatible with Elementor and Oxygen Builder
- Nested content updates (multiple updates of the same page scheduled in a row)
- Lightweight code
Credits
Developed by Infinitnet and based on the abandoned tao-schedule-update plugin. Major contributions by Immediate Media.
Github: https://github.com/infinitnet/content-update-scheduler/
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/content-update-schedulerdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Each page and post now has a ‘Scheduled Content Update’ link where you can schedule the content updates. Click on it.
- Select the date and time in the new ‘Scheduled Content Update’ meta box on ‘Page’ level and then click ‘Publish’ to schedule it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a content update?
Each page and post has a ‘Scheduled Content Update’ link in the overview, which allows you to schedule content updates. Click on it. Then select the date and time in the new ‘Scheduled Content Update’ meta box on ‘Page’ level and then click ‘Publish’ to schedule it.
Does this work with page builders?
Yes, it has been tested with Elementor and Oxygen Builder. It may also work with other page builders.
How can I exclude post types from Content Update Scheduler?
You can use below filter to exclude post types: add_filter('content_update_scheduler_excluded_post_types', function($excluded_post_types) { // Replace EXCLUDE_THIS with the name of the post type you want to exclude $excluded_post_types[] = 'EXCLUDE_THIS'; return array_unique($excluded_post_types); });
How can I hook into the publishing process?
The plugin provides two action hooks that allow you to perform custom actions before and after a scheduled update is published: Before Publishing Hook: add_action('ContentUpdateScheduler\\before_publish_post', function($post, $orig) { // Perform actions before the scheduled update is published // $post = the scheduled update post // $orig = the original post being updated }, 10, 2); After Publishing Hook: add_action('ContentUpdateScheduler\\after_publish_post', function($post, $orig) { // Perform actions after the scheduled update has been successfully published // $post = the scheduled…
Changelog
4.0.3
- fix: Harden plugin bootstrap so incomplete packages report missing files without activation fatals
- compat: Declare WordPress 7.0 compatibility
4.0.2
- feat: Add overdue event recovery
- fix: Capability checks with proper fallbacks when post type object is unavailable
- fix: Enhanced meta cleanup to prevent schedule timestamp inheritance
- fix: Improve scheduled homepage changes reliability and backwards compatibility
- fix: Plugin Check errors resolved
4.0.1
- fix: Namespace issue
- fix: Scheduled Republications table display
4.0.0
- refactor: Refactored and modernized entire codebase
3.1.5
- fix: Correct date selection offset calculation
3.1.4
- fix: Add time format validation and trim whitespace
For developers
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FAQ
Content Update Scheduler: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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 43,596 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 839 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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