# Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer

> Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer has 100+ active installs and 369 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Fixes the WordPress "missed schedule" error. Posts that miss their scheduled time publish automatically via a lightweight cron job.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,928
- **Downloads (30 days):** 369 (+94.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Optimist Hub (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/optimisthub/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/scheduled-posts-issue-fixer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | #26 | 111 |
| [missed schedule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/missed-schedule/) | #5 | 10 |
| [post scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-scheduler/) | #2 | 10 |
| [Publish Scheduled Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/publish-scheduled-posts/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scheduled posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduled-posts/) | #6 | 23 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,696 |
| missed schedule | #30 | 286 |
| post scheduler | #49 | 805 |
| Publish Scheduled Posts | #20 | 1,105 |
| scheduled posts | #13 | 3,108 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 72.9%
- 2.0: 27.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Crontrol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crontrol/) | 300K+ | 4.5/5 (165) | Oct 15, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Cron Manager – debug & control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-cron-manager/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (39) | Mar 10, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/missed-scheduled-posts-publisher/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Mar 16, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Transients Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/transients-manager/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (38) | Oct 18, 2024 | 50/100 |
| 5 | [Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/action-scheduler/) | 20K+ | 3.5/5 (13) | Sep 16, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 6 | [Missed Schedule Post Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/missed-schedule-post-publisher/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [WP-Cron Status Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-status-checker/) | 5K+ | 3.5/5 (8) | Jul 15, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 8 | [Revisionize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revisionize/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (24) | Mar 28, 2021 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Cron Jobs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-cron-jobs/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [TAO Schedule Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tao-schedule-update/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (31) | Aug 17, 2018 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer free?
Yes. Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer safe to use in 2026?
Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer?
Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,928 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 369 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer need?
Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on October 4, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer?
Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer is developed and maintained by Optimist Hub.

### What are the best alternatives to Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer?
The most popular alternatives to Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Advanced Cron Manager (30K+ installs) and Missed Scheduled Posts Publ… (30K+ installs).


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