Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer
Fixes the WordPress "missed schedule" error. Posts that miss their scheduled time publish automatically via a lightweight cron job.
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.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cron | >100 |
| missed schedule | #30 |
| post scheduler | #49 |
| Publish Scheduled Posts | #20 |
| scheduled posts | #13 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
WordPress relies on WP-Cron to publish scheduled posts. On low-traffic sites, or when WP-Cron is delayed by caching, a post can be left showing the “missed schedule” error and never goes live.
Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer solves this. It registers a cron job that runs every minute, finds posts whose scheduled time has passed but which are still stuck in the future status, and publishes them using WordPress’s own publishing functions.
Why it is safe for performance
- Processes at most 20 posts per run, so it never loads your whole post table.
- Uses an indexed query against
post_date_gmtandpost_status. - Returns immediately when there is nothing to publish.
- Removes its cron job when the plugin is deactivated or uninstalled.
Features
- Publishes overdue posts, pages and custom post types automatically
- No settings screen, works as soon as it is activated
- Uses
wp_publish_post(), so normal publishing hooks still fire for caching, SEO and notification plugins - Filterable batch size and post types
- Cleans up its cron event on deactivation and uninstall
Installation
INSTALL “Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer” FROM WITHIN WORDPRESS
- Visit the plugins page within your dashboard and select ‘Add New’;
- Search for ‘Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer’;
- Activate Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer from your Plugins page;
- You are done.
INSTALL “Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer” MANUALLY
- Upload the ‘scheduled-posts-issue-fixer’ folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory;
- Activate the Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress;
- You are done.
Frequently asked questions
I have activated the plugin, why can’t I see it in the admin panel?
Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer is a “set and forget” plugin. There are no settings. Your scheduled posts are checked automatically once the plugin is active.
Does it work with custom post types?
Yes. By default every post type is checked. You can limit it to specific types with the scheduled_posts_issue_fixer_post_types filter: add_filter( 'scheduled_posts_issue_fixer_post_types', function ( $types ) { return array( 'post', 'page', 'product' ); } );
How many posts are published at a time?
20 per run by default. Change it with the scheduled_posts_issue_fixer_batch_size filter (maximum 500).
My site uses a real server cron. Will this still work?
Yes. The plugin schedules a standard WP-Cron event, so it works with both WP-Cron and a system cron that calls wp-cron.php.
Can I exclude a specific post?
Yes, use the scheduled_posts_issue_fixer_should_publish filter: add_filter( 'scheduled_posts_issue_fixer_should_publish', function ( $should_publish, $post ) { if ( 123 === $post->ID ) { return false; } return $should_publish; }, 10, 2 );
Does deactivating the plugin remove the cron job?
Yes, on deactivation and on uninstall.
Changelog
Fixes a fatal error on deactivation and a broken cron schedule that could stop your scheduled posts from publishing. Upgrading is strongly recommended.
2.0.0
Fixed
- Fixed a fatal error on deactivation:
deRegisterCron()calledwp_clear_scheduled_hook( CRON_NAME )with an undefined bare constant instead ofself::CRON_NAME. On PHP 8 this threwError: Undefined constant "CRON_NAME"and left the cron job behind permanently. - Fixed the cron job never actually running on a schedule. The plugin registered the interval name
every_minute, which is not a valid WordPress cron schedule, so no working event was created. A real every-minute schedule is now registered. - Fixed the cron job not being created when the plugin was updated rather than freshly activated, because activation hooks do not run on update.
- Fixed the timezone handling. The query now compares against
post_date_gmtin GMT instead of applyinggmt_offsettwice.
Changed
- Rewritten as a namespaced, PSR-4 autoloaded plugin (
OptimistHub\ScheduledPostsIssueFixer). - Posts are now published through
wp_publish_post()with a fresh post object, and each post’s status is re-checked before publishing, so posts edited between the query and the update are not published by mistake. - Added an
uninstall.phpthat removes the cron event and the legacy cron event name. - Added filters:
scheduled_posts_issue_fixer_batch_size,scheduled_posts_issue_fixer_post_typesandscheduled_posts_issue_fixer_should_publish. - Requires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.4 or newer.
1.0.10
- gmt_offset issue fixed.
1.0.9 – 1.0.5
- Github automatization completed.
1.0.4
- Github readme file update and assets added.
1.0.3
- Github action.
1.0.2
- Plugin creator alias issue.
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FAQ
Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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 367 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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