Schedule Posts Calendar
Adds a JavaScript calendar to the scheduled publish widget to allow you to select a date and time graphically instead of via the text entry boxes.
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- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Schedule Posts Calendar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| calendar | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 10 reviews
About Schedule Posts Calendar
From the official readme · v5.3Description
Adds a JavaScript calendar to the scheduled publish widget to allow you to select a date and time graphically instead of via the text entry boxes.
This plugin uses the gpl’d dhtmlxcalendar (http://dhtmlx.com/docs/products/dhtmlxCalendar/index.shtml) for the calendar control.
This code is released under the GPL v2, see license.txt for details.
Roadmap
- None at this time.
Installation
- Extract the archive file into your plugins directory in the schedule-posts-calendar folder.
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin options.
Frequently asked questions
What browsers are supported?
Try it and find out, the JavaScript to insert the calendar is pretty standard and should support any reasonably modern browser.
Why is the calendar overlapping the other areas?
If you are using IE in compatibility mode the calendar will overlap other areas, disable compatibility mode.
Changelog
None.
5.3
- Release date: August 22, 2023
- Fixed medium severity security issues.
- Added full translation support.
5.2
- Release date: February 8, 2018
- Updated calendar code to v5.1.
- Fixed bug where post dates at the end of a month would wrap if the current month had lest days in it.
- Fixed PHP warning if the options had not yet been saved.
5.1
- Release date: February 5, 2016
- Fixed: Cleaned up some WP_DEBUG messages.
- Fixed: Incorrect month set when the today button was pressed with the popup calendar enabled.
5.0
- Release date: April 3, 2015
- Added “wordpress” theme that copies the colors from the current wordpress admin theme.
- Updated calendar code to v4.1.3.
- Updated default calendar style to the new “wordpress” theme.
4.3
- Release date: December 30, 2013
- Fixed bug with the start of week setting that was being overwritten.
4.2
- Release date: December 27, 2013
- Fixed issue with Tuesday/Thursday translations in the calendar
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FAQ
Schedule Posts Calendar: quick answers
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Is Schedule Posts Calendar free?
Yes. Schedule Posts Calendar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Schedule Posts Calendar safe to use in 2026?
Schedule Posts Calendar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Schedule Posts Calendar?
Schedule Posts Calendar is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 37,026 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 271 times in the last 30 days.
Does Schedule Posts Calendar work with WordPress 7.1?
Schedule Posts Calendar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Schedule Posts Calendar last updated?
The latest version, 5.3, was released on December 3, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Schedule Posts Calendar?
Schedule Posts Calendar is developed and maintained by Greg Ross.
What are the best alternatives to Schedule Posts Calendar?
The most popular alternatives to Schedule Posts Calendar are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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