# Simple Posting – Free social media scheduling with WordPress & Zapier

> Simple Posting has <10 active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Simple Posting works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Use your Website as a free and simple social media tool for a maximum of 5 Zapier Webhooks. Each hook can represent a different social media channel (or possibly any connection Zapier offers).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,024
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+8.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.1+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stephanie (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vispre/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-posting/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automation/) | >100 | 647 |
| [buffer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buffer/) | #2 | 4 |
| [scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduling/) | #100 | 212 |
| [social media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-media/) | >100 | 343 |
| [zapier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zapier/) | #19 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automation | >100 | 3,229 |
| buffer | >100 | 678 |
| scheduling | >100 | 2,101 |
| social media | >100 | 2,959 |
| zapier | >100 | 633 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [OttoKit: All-in-One Automation Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suretriggers/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Zapier for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zapier/) | 50K+ | 2.2/5 (72) | Jul 24, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Uncanny Automator – AI + Automation for WordPress / AI Agent, AI Page Builder, Free AI Usage Included](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uncanny-automator/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [MailerLite – WooCommerce integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-mailerlite/) | 30K+ | 2.8/5 (64) | Oct 6, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 5 | [WP Webhooks – Automate repetitive tasks by creating powerful automation workflows directly within WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-webhooks/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (55) | Jul 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Bit integrations – Form Integration, Webhook, Spreadsheets, CRM, LMS & Email Automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bit-integrations/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (160) | Oct 6, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Thrive Automator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thrive-automator/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 4, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 9 | [ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-theme-code/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (42) | Nov 28, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Form Integration — Connect Forms to 300+ Apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-form-integration/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (91) | Oct 3, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Posting free?
Yes. Simple Posting is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Posting safe to use in 2026?
Simple Posting works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Posting?
Simple Posting is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,024 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Posting work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Posting 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 Simple Posting need?
Simple Posting requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Posting last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Posting?
Simple Posting is developed and maintained by Stephanie.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Posting?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Posting are OttoKit: All-in-One Automat… (90K+ installs), Zapier for WordPress (50K+ installs) and Uncanny Automator (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-posting/ · Generated 2026-10-07 02:12 UTC by PageForge