SchedulePress – Auto Post & Publish, Auto Social Share, Schedule Posts with Editorial Calendar & Missed Schedule Post Publisher
by WPDeveloper · Booking & Events
Also makes 47 other plugins · 2.8M+ installs across the portfolio →
Automate your WordPress content scheduling with a visual calendar, auto/manual schedulers, missed‑post handler, social sharing options & templates.
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Health
B 82/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
+69%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “social share” for “handler”. “social share” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “handler” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
82 health vs 69 average across 1,838 Booking & Events plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.0%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 978.1K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Booking & Events plugin keeps 0.8%, across 940 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Booking & Events plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 13 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 3 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 201 reviews, smoothed to 4.50★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
2 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
23%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| schedule posts | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| auto sharing your tag | #2 | #2 | up 3 |
| auto scheduler your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| post publisher | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| auto post publish | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| editorial calendar | #3 | #3 | up 2 |
| post schedule your tag | #4 | #3 | up 2 |
| schedule post | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| missed | #4 | #2 | 0 |
| missed schedule | #4 | #2 | 0 |
| schedule calendar your tag | #4 | #4 | up 2 |
| future posts | #3 | #3 | up 4 |
| post publish | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| posts scheduling | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| auto post | #6 | #6 | 0 |
| editorial | #6 | #5 | 0 |
| handler | #5 | #1 | 0 |
| schedule | #8 | #7 | 0 |
| share posts | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| auto load posts | #3 | #3 | 0 |
394 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 305 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “social share” for “handler”. “social share” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “handler” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 26.4K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
13
releases in the last 12 months
3d ago
latest release · v5.3.6 · 28 Oct 2026
119
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 52% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3.2 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 13 May 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ entrepositive4mo ago
We’ve already done the research so you can save yourself the time. If you’re looking for an automated tool that triggers social posting from blog publications on WordPress, you need SchedulePress. That’s the long and the short of it. There are many other great features packed in that will help you run your business too. If you want to organize your social media content and calendar inside WordPress, there is no other plugin that will match SchedulePress. This is the one you need. Pay the price and get Pro. Why are you still reading this? Now you’re in that analysis-paralysis territory. Just get it. Eric
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ blackdotca5mo ago
Repurpose your work across multiple channels. It’s like duplicating yourself!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lifecaptured265mo ago
I’m not a coder and have very limited HTML experience, so I struggled to install the plugin. I actually got so confused during my chat with support that I asked for a refund! However, the support team went completely above and beyond. They ended up doing the installation for me for free, which is usually an extra charge. While this plugin might be easier for people with more tech experience, their team went out of their way to make sure I was up and running. I’m so grateful! I did purchase the PRO version. This topic was modified 1 month, 2 weeks ago by lifecaptured26. Reason: Wanted to clarify what version of the plugin I am using
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fatwaonline6mo ago
I’ve been using SchedulePress for nearly 2 months now, and it has honestly become an essential part of my publishing workflow. The plugin is incredibly reliable, easy to use, and packed with features that genuinely save time and improve productivity. The scheduling tools work flawlessly, the interface is intuitive, and the auto social sharing features are a huge bonus. I especially appreciate how smoothly everything integrates with WordPress without slowing down my site. What really stands out is the consistency of updates and the excellent support team behind the product. It’s clear the developers truly care about improving the plugin and helping their users succeed. If you manage content on WordPress and want a dependable scheduling solution, I can confidently recommend SchedulePress. Absolutely deserving of a 5-star rating!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jenshane8mo ago
I’ve been using SchedulePress for a few years and love it. It really makes scheduling easier and more visual than the built in with WP. Also the dev, support is awesome!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sophibee8mo ago
I’v never experienced such a great support. Very fast response, knowledgable, and super helpful.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ stuffbyrox8mo ago
I had a headscratcher of a problem, and Loren worked at the problem quickly to get it resolved. 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lisalin202511mo ago
Very Professional Support, the support team is very kind!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-28 Version 5.3.6 Fixed: The “Publish future post immediately” setting was missing after upgrading from older versions. Fixed: Facebook could share “h” as the og:image when the image came from the request. Fixed: Saving in Elementor threw 5.3.6
- 2026-10-18 Version 5.3.5 Fixed: Social shares for scheduled posts now go out in the same cron run that publishes the post, instead of waiting for the next cron run. Fixed: SchedulePress’s editor styles broke the block editor’s Pattern Chooser an 5.3.5
- 2026-09-15 Version 5.3.4 Improved: Expired Social profile connection process. Fixed: Duplicate/mistimed social shares at the wrong time relative to publication. Few minor bug fixes & improvements 5.3.4
- 2026-07-29 Version 5.3.3 Added: Mastodon social platform integration. Fixed: Medium sharing failed for posts without tags or categories. Fixed: LinkedIn auto-reconnect could fail to renew access tokens, causing profile disconnection. Fixed: Pint 5.3.3
- 2026-07-16 Version 5.3.2 Added: BlueSky Social Platform integration. Fixed: Unprotected Direct Access to functions.php Results in PHP Fatal Error Few minor bug fixes & improvements 5.3.2
- 2026-07-01 Version 5.3.1 Added: AI-powered social share caption generation. Fixed: Undefined variable $template_structure for Google Business Profile. Fixed: Google Business Profile social sharing was not working. Fixed: Connected social profile 5.3.1
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence1 open vulnerability affects the current version (5.3.6). 3 of 4 disclosed are patched.
- 2024-07-15 CVE-2024-6557 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 5.1.3 Patched in 5.1.4
- Patched Medium · 4.3 SchedulePress <= 5.0.4 - Insufficient Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Post Modifications ↗2023-11-28 Improper Authorization Affects <= 5.0.4 Patched in 5.0.5
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 9 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Automate your WordPress content scheduling with a visual calendar, auto/manual schedulers, missed‑post hand..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("whether you are", "if you want").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, OpenAI and 5 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 14 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 12,961 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "auto sharing", "post schedule" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2023-09-03 20K+ → 10K+ down after 103 days in tier
- 2023-05-23 10K+ → 20K+ up after 444 days in tier
- 2022-03-05 9K+ → 10K+ up after 22 days in tier
- 2022-02-11 8K+ → 9K+ up after 141 days in tier
- 2021-09-23 7K+ → 8K+ up after 66 days in tier
- 2021-07-19 8K+ → 7K+ down after 222 days in tier
- 2020-12-09 7K+ → 8K+ up after 27 days in tier
- 2020-11-12 8K+ → 7K+ down after 31 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Wp Social Login and Register Social Counter 70K+ installs · 4.5★ · 1 shared tag A -
Ocean Social Sharing 60K+ installs · 4.2★ · 1 shared tag A -
Hubbub Lite – Fast, free social sharing and follow buttons 30K+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A -
Simple Social Media Share Buttons – Social Sharing for Everyone 20K+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A
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