# Pre Date Future Post

> Pre Date Future Post has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pre Date Future Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Allows you to set posts to appear automatically in the future, but have a post date in the past. For instance, your blog may be a diary and you need to catch up on a few entries. You write 5 entries that cover the last…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,583
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.6.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** brofield (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brofield/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pre-date-future-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [autopost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/autopost/) | #10 | 16 |
| [date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/date/) | #95 | 166 |
| [postdate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/postdate/) | #1 | 1 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,111 |
| [predate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/predate/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| autopost | #34 | 35 |
| date | >100 | 10,000 |
| postdate | #11 | 11 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| predate | #43 | 43 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/) | 20K+ | 3.3/5 (617) | Aug 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [MagicPost – WordPress文章管理功能增强插件](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magicpost/) | 200+ | — | Jul 16, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [ParrotPoster – Auto Post to Social Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parrotposter/) | 100+ | 3/5 (8) | Sep 21, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Auto Youtube Summarize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-youtube-summarize/) | 70+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 29, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Markething.Me – Free Social Media Auto Submitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markethingme-free-social-media-auto-submitter/) | 20+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 28, 2014 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Social Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-publisher/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [WPeMatico Polylang](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpematico-polylang/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 2, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [IA xPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iaxpress/) | 10+ | — | Feb 3, 2025 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [IA Content Classifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ia-content-classifier/) | 10+ | — | Jan 18, 2025 | 26/100 |
| 11 | [wp autopost trakt.tv activity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-autopost-trakttv-activity/) | 10+ | — | Oct 23, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pre Date Future Post safe to use in 2026?
Pre Date Future Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pre Date Future Post?
Pre Date Future Post is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,583 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pre Date Future Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Pre Date Future Post is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Pre Date Future Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 14, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Pre Date Future Post?
Pre Date Future Post is developed and maintained by brofield.

### What are the best alternatives to Pre Date Future Post?
The most popular alternatives to Pre Date Future Post are NextScripts: Social Network… (20K+ installs), MagicPost (200+ installs) and ParrotPoster (100+ installs).


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