Title: Missed Schedule Post Publisher
Author: ufukart
Published: <strong>July 27, 2018</strong>
Last modified: July 17, 2026

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# Missed Schedule Post Publisher

 By [ufukart](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ufukart/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/missed-schedule-post-publisher.2.3.zip)

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 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/missed-schedule-post-publisher/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/missed-schedule-post-publisher/#developers)

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## Description

**Your Scheduled Posts, Published On Time – Guaranteed!**

Have you ever scheduled a post in WordPress, only to find it still sitting in “Missed
Schedule” status hours or days later? You’re not alone! This frustrating issue affects
thousands of WordPress sites, especially those with low traffic.

Missed Schedule Post Publisher is the ultimate solution to WordPress’s unreliable
scheduling system. Install it once, configure your preferred check interval, and
never worry about missed posts again!

**Single Purpose, Zero Bloat** – This plugin does ONE thing and does it exceptionally
well: publish your missed scheduled posts reliably. No unnecessary features, no 
dashboard clutter, no performance overhead. Just a focused, efficient solution to
a specific WordPress problem.

### 🔴 The Problem: WordPress’s Scheduling Flaw

WordPress doesn’t use a true cron system to publish scheduled posts. Instead, it
relies on **visitor activity** to trigger scheduled tasks. This means:

 * **Low-traffic sites** can miss scheduled posts for hours or even days
 * **Nighttime posts** may not publish until someone visits your site
 * **Time-sensitive content** might go live too late to be effective
 * **Editorial calendars** become unreliable and unpredictable

If your site doesn’t get constant traffic, you’re at risk of the dreaded “Missed
Schedule” error.

### ✅ The Solution: Reliable, Automatic Publishing

Missed Schedule Post Publisher runs automatically at your chosen interval, checking
for any posts that should have been published but weren’t. When it finds them, it
publishes them immediately—no manual intervention required!

### 🌟 Key Features

### 🎯 Single-Purpose Excellence

Does ONE thing perfectly: publishes missed scheduled posts. No feature creep, no
unnecessary complexity. Just the solution you need, executed flawlessly.

### 🚫 Absolutely Zero Bloat

No admin dashboard widgets, no unnecessary settings pages, no hidden features you’ll
never use. Clean, minimal, and efficient—exactly as a plugin should be.

### ⏰ Automatic Missed Post Detection

Continuously monitors your scheduled posts and instantly detects any that have missed
their publication time. No more manually checking your posts list!

### 🎛️ Customizable Check Intervals

Choose how frequently the plugin checks for missed posts: **5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or
60 minutes**. Match the interval to your site’s needs and traffic patterns.

### 🚀 Set It and Forget It

Once configured, the plugin works silently in the background. Your posts will be
published on time, every time, without you having to think about it.

### 📊 Perfect for Low-Traffic Sites

Specifically designed for blogs, personal websites, and business sites that don’t
receive constant visitor traffic. Ensures your content strategy stays on track.

### ⚡ Lightweight & Efficient

Ultra-lean codebase with optimized database queries. Zero bloat means zero impact
on your site’s performance, speed, or analytics data. No extra JavaScript, no unnecessary
CSS, no wasted resources.

### 🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security

Built with WordPress best practices, including proper sanitization, nonce verification,
and capability checks. Your site stays secure.

### 🌍 Translation Ready

Fully internationalized with i18n support. Ready to work in any language with proper
translations.

### 🔧 Smart Dual-Mode Operation

Works seamlessly with **both WP-Cron enabled and disabled environments**. If WP-
Cron is disabled on your server, the plugin automatically switches to page-visit-
based checking with intelligent throttling. No configuration needed—it just works!

### 🌐 DISABLE_WP_CRON Compatible

Perfect for **shared hosting, high-traffic sites with aggressive caching, or server-
level cron setups**. When WP-Cron is disabled, the plugin runs efficiently on page
visits without impacting performance.

### 🔧 WordPress Cron Integration

Leverages WordPress’s cron system for reliable scheduling when available, ensuring
checks happen consistently even during low-traffic periods.

### 📱 Works Everywhere

Compatible with all modern WordPress themes, caching plugins, and hosting environments.
No conflicts, just results.

### 💡 Why You Need This Plugin

### For Bloggers & Content Creators

Maintain a consistent publishing schedule even if you’re not online 24/7. Your audience
expects fresh content at specific times—deliver it reliably.

### For Business Websites

Time-sensitive announcements, product launches, and promotional content must go 
live on schedule. Don’t risk delays that could cost you customers.

### For Marketing Teams

Coordinate content releases across multiple channels without worrying about WordPress
letting you down. Your editorial calendar becomes trustworthy again.

### For Low-Traffic Sites

If you’re building a new site or running a niche blog, you can’t rely on visitor
traffic to trigger your posts. This plugin ensures every post goes live on time.

### For Peace of Mind

Stop manually checking if your scheduled posts went live. Stop worrying about the“
Missed Schedule” error. Just focus on creating great content.

### 💝 Support This Plugin

If Missed Schedule Post Publisher has saved you time and frustration, please consider:

 * ⭐ **[Leave a 5-star review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/missed-schedule-post-publisher/reviews/)**–
   Help others discover this solution
 * 🐛 **[Report bugs or request features](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/missed-schedule-post-publisher/)**–
   We value your feedback
 * ☕ **[Buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/ufukart)** – Support continued
   development
 * ☕ **[Github Sponsor](https://github.com/sponsors/ufukart)** – Support continued
   development
 * 📢 **Share with others** – Help fellow WordPress users avoid the “Missed Schedule”
   nightmare

### 🤝 About the Developer

Created by **UfukArt** – Passionate about solving real WordPress problems with elegant,
reliable solutions.

**Other WordPress Plugins:**
 * [OptimWP](https://wordpress.org/plugins/optimwp/)**–
WordPress Optimization Toolkit * [Comment Approved Notifier Extended](https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-approved-notifier-extended/)**–
The Comment Approved Notifier Extended plugin for WordPress automatically sends 
an email notification to the comment author when their comment is approved on your
website.

**Your scheduled posts deserve better than WordPress’s default system. Install Missed
Schedule Post Publisher today and publish with confidence! 🚀**

## Installation

### 🔽 Automatic Installation (Recommended)

 1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
 2. Navigate to **Plugins  Add New**
 3. Search for “**Missed Schedule Post Publisher**“
 4. Click **Install Now** next to the plugin
 5. Click **Activate** once installation is complete
 6. Go to **Settings  Missed Schedule Post Publisher** to configure

### 📦 Manual Installation

 1. Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org
 2. Go to **Plugins  Add New  Upload Plugin**
 3. Click **Choose File** and select the downloaded ZIP
 4. Click **Install Now**
 5. After installation, click **Activate Plugin**
 6. Navigate to **Settings  Missed Schedule Post Publisher**

### ⚙️ Configuration Setup

 1. Once activated, go to **Settings  Missed Schedule Post Publisher**
 2. Select your preferred check interval from the dropdown menu:
 3.  * **5 minutes** – For time-critical content and active sites
     * **10 minutes** – Balanced option for most sites
     * **15 minutes** – Good for regular blogs
     * **20-30 minutes** – For less frequent publishing schedules
     * **60 minutes** – For sites with occasional scheduled posts
 4. Click **Save Settings**
 5. You’re done! The plugin will now monitor and publish missed posts automatically

### 🎉 That’s It!

The plugin works silently in the background. You can update your settings anytime,
and you’ll see a confirmation message when settings are saved.

## FAQ

### 🤔 What exactly does this plugin do?

The plugin automatically detects WordPress posts that were scheduled to be published
but missed their publication time due to the “Missed Schedule” error. It then publishes
these posts immediately, ensuring your content goes live as intended.

### ❓ Why do scheduled posts sometimes fail to publish in WordPress?

WordPress uses a pseudo-cron system that relies on visitor activity to trigger scheduled
tasks. If your site doesn’t receive visits during the time a post is scheduled, 
WordPress may fail to publish it. This is especially common on:
 * New or low-traffic
websites * Sites scheduling posts during off-peak hours * Blogs with irregular visitor
patterns * Websites behind aggressive caching

### ⏱️ How often does the plugin check for missed posts?

You have complete control! Choose from check intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 
60 minutes. Select the frequency that matches your publishing needs and traffic 
patterns.

### 🔧 What if my hosting provider has DISABLE_WP_CRON enabled?

No problem! **This is one of the key features of version 2.3+**. The plugin automatically
detects if WP-Cron is disabled and switches to a fallback mode that runs on page
visits. You’ll see a notice in the admin panel confirming this mode is active. The
plugin uses intelligent throttling to ensure it only runs at your configured interval,
regardless of how many page visits occur.

### 🚀 Will the plugin work on heavily cached sites?

Absolutely! Many caching plugins (like WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache) or CDN services(
like Cloudflare) can prevent WP-Cron from triggering. Version 2.3+ handles this 
automatically by also checking during regular page visits. This dual approach ensures
your posts are published even if WP-Cron is blocked by caching.

### ⚙️ Does this plugin require server cron setup?

No! Unlike some alternatives, you don’t need SSH access or server cron configuration.
The plugin works perfectly with WordPress’s built-in cron system, and if that’s 
disabled, it falls back to page-visit-based checking. It’s a true “install and forget”
solution.

### 📊 How can I tell which mode the plugin is using?

Go to **Settings  Missed Schedule Post Publisher**. The admin panel clearly shows:
*
If WP-Cron is disabled, you’ll see: “⚠️ WP-Cron is disabled on this server. The 
plugin will automatically run when visitors browse your site instead.” * Current
operating mode: Either “Running on: Page visits” or showing the next scheduled cron
run time * Last check execution time

### 🏎️ Will page-visit mode slow down my site?

Not at all! The plugin uses intelligent throttling—it only runs when your configured
interval has passed. If the last check was 5 minutes ago and you’ve set a 15-minute
interval, it won’t run again for another 10 minutes, no matter how many visitors
arrive. Plus, it only runs on frontend pages, never in the admin panel.

### 🐌 Will this plugin slow down my website?

No! The plugin is extremely lightweight and only performs a quick database query
at your chosen interval. It’s optimized for minimal resource usage and won’t affect
your site’s loading speed or performance. Your visitors won’t notice any difference.

### 🎯 Why is this plugin so focused on just one feature?

Because it should be! Too many plugins try to do everything and end up doing nothing
well. We believe in the UNIX philosophy: do one thing and do it perfectly. This 
plugin publishes missed scheduled posts—nothing more, nothing less. No bloated dashboards,
no unnecessary features, no complexity. Just a reliable solution that works every
time. If you need other features, install other focused plugins. This keeps your
WordPress installation lean, fast, and maintainable.

### 📊 Does it affect my site analytics?

Not at all. The plugin works in the background and doesn’t generate additional page
views or affect your analytics data. Your traffic statistics remain accurate.

### 📝 Does it work with custom post types?

Yes! As of version 2.0, the plugin automatically detects and handles all public 
Custom Post Types.
 This includes WooCommerce products, Event Calendar items, Portfolio
items, and any other custom content types you have on your site.

### 🚀 Can I use this on a high-traffic website?

Yes, absolutely! While the plugin is designed primarily for low-traffic sites where
the “Missed Schedule” problem is most common, it works perfectly on high-traffic
websites too. It adds an extra layer of reliability to your publishing workflow.

### 🔧 How do I configure the plugin after installation?

Simply go to **Settings  Missed Schedule Post Publisher** in your WordPress admin
panel. Select your preferred check interval from the dropdown menu and click Save
Settings. That’s all you need to do!

### ⚙️ Does this plugin require WP-Cron to be enabled?

The plugin integrates with WordPress’s scheduling system for reliable execution.
It works with standard WordPress installations and doesn’t require special server
configuration.

### 💾 Is it compatible with caching plugins?

Yes! The plugin is compatible with all major caching plugins including WP Rocket,
W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, and others. It performs database checks that bypass
the cache, ensuring missed posts are detected reliably.

### 🔄 What if I have a caching plugin with aggressive settings?

The plugin should work fine, but if you’re using very aggressive caching that caches
database queries, you may need to exclude the plugin’s checks from being cached.
Contact your caching plugin’s support for guidance on database query exclusions.

### 🛠️ The plugin isn’t working – what should I do?

Try these troubleshooting steps:

 1. **Check for missed posts**: Ensure you actually have posts with “Missed Schedule”
    status (go to Posts  All Posts and check the status)
 2. **Verify settings**: Confirm the plugin is activated and configured with a check
    interval
 3. **Clear cache**: If using a caching plugin, clear your cache completely
 4. **Check for conflicts**: Temporarily disable other plugins to see if there’s a 
    conflict
 5. **Plugin refresh**: Try deactivating and reactivating the plugin
 6. **Check error logs**: Look at your WordPress debug log for any error messages
 7. **Contact support**: If the issue persists, reach out via the support forum

### 🔐 Is this plugin secure?

Yes! Version 1.0.5 includes major security improvements:
 * Proper input sanitization
and validation * Nonce verification for all admin actions * SQL injection protection
using `$wpdb->prepare()` * Capability checks for admin operations * Built following
WordPress security best practices

### 🌐 Can I translate this plugin to my language?

Absolutely! The plugin is fully internationalized and ready for translation. You
can use tools like Poedit or Loco Translate to create translations for your language.

### 💰 Is there a premium version?

No, this plugin is completely free with all features included forever. If you find
it useful, please consider [leaving a 5-star review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/missed-schedule-post-publisher/reviews/)
or [supporting development](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=53EHQKQ3T87J8&no_recurring=0&currency_code=USD)!

### 🆘 Where can I get support?

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/missed-schedule-post-publisher/).
We monitor the forums regularly and respond to all inquiries.

## Reviews

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### 󠀁[Exactly what I wanted](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/exactly-what-i-wanted-104/)󠁿

 [balitamero](https://profiles.wordpress.org/balitamero/) September 12, 2023

I’m using this plugin since April 2021, and it’s exceptional. No other plugin in
WordPress directory work like this.

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### 󠀁[Simple & Effective](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-effective-180/)󠁿

 [muppix](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muppix/) June 14, 2021

This plugin provides a reliable way of scheduling posts on low-traffic sites where
the standard method isn’t always accurate due to low visitor numbers and / or high
update frequency. The default Wordpress method of scheduling posts is to check if
something’s waiting to be published each time a visitor comes to the site, but if
enough time has passed between visitors then items in the queue can get ‘stale’ 
and are flagged as ‘missed schedule’ instead of being published. That’s the case
with my site, a blog for a local shooting club with a small number of daily visitors.
We use a custom post type to post an update confirming when the range is open (often
it’s not, due to bad weather) and another when it’s closed again, with the second
of those updates being scheduled. Because all our members are at the range when 
it’s open we don’t get enough visits to trigger that second, scheduled update, so
it was being missed a lot of the time. Long story short: this plugin provides a 
simple and effective way of scheduling post updates when the standard Wordpress 
mechanism isn’t enough. It’s very simple to use, doesn’t appear to impact bandwidth
or analytics, and the developer is quick to respond when contacted – in my case 
with a feature request. Recommended.

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### 󠀁[WORKS!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-1677/)󠁿

 [lars Portman](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webppower/) February 18, 2020

It works with new versions of Wordpress and PHP7.’ Thanks for this idea !

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## Contributors & Developers

“Missed Schedule Post Publisher” is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ ufukart ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ufukart/)

[Translate “Missed Schedule Post Publisher” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/missed-schedule-post-publisher)

### Interested in development?

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## Changelog

#### 2.3 – Critical Reliability Update 🚀

This is a **major reliability update** that solves the #1 cause of “plugin not working”
reports: disabled WP-Cron and aggressive caching.

### 🎯 New Features

**✨ Smart Dual-Mode Operation**
 * **Automatic DISABLE_WP_CRON detection** – Plugin
now works perfectly even when WP-Cron is disabled * **Page-visit fallback mode**–
If WP-Cron doesn’t trigger, the plugin runs on frontend page visits instead * **
Intelligent throttling** – Ensures checks only happen at your configured interval,
preventing performance impact * **Zero configuration required** – Automatically 
detects the best method and switches seamlessly

**🛡️ Enhanced Reliability**
 * **Try-catch-finally protection** – Prevents lock 
mechanism from getting stuck even if fatal errors occur * **Improved error handling**–
Better logging and recovery from unexpected failures * **Lock cleanup guarantee**–
Transient lock is always released, even if the script crashes

**📊 Admin Panel Improvements**
 * **WP-Cron status indicator** – Shows if WP-Cron
is disabled with a clear notice * **Operating mode display** – See at a glance whether
plugin is using WP-Cron or page visits * **Better status information** – More informative“
Current Status” section in settings

### 🔧 Technical Improvements

 * Added `check_and_publish_on_page_load()` method for page-visit-based checking
 * Wrapped `publish_missed_posts()` in try-catch-finally for bulletproof lock management
 * Added intelligent throttling to prevent excessive execution on high-traffic sites
 * Admin panel now skipped during page-visit checks to reduce overhead
 * Enhanced compatibility with caching plugins (WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, Cloudflare,
   etc.)

### 🐛 Bug Fixes

 * **Fixed:** Plugin not working when `DISABLE_WP_CRON = true` in wp-config.php
 * **Fixed:** Lock mechanism getting stuck after fatal errors or timeouts
 * **Fixed:** No fallback when WP-Cron is blocked by aggressive caching
 * **Fixed:** Plugin remaining silent on low-traffic sites with caching enabled

### 💡 Why This Update Matters

**Before 2.3:**
 ❌ If WP-Cron was disabled  Plugin didn’t work at all ❌ Full-page
caching  WP-Cron never triggered  Posts never published ❌ Low traffic + caching
Scheduled posts missed indefinitely ❌ Lock gets stuck  Plugin stops working until
manual intervention

**After 2.3:**
 ✅ Works with WP-Cron enabled OR disabled ✅ Works with any caching
plugin or CDN ✅ Works on low-traffic sites ✅ Never gets stuck – self-recovering
✅ True “set and forget” reliability

### 🎯 Who Should Update?

**EVERYONE should update to 2.3**, but especially if you:
 * Use shared hosting (
often has DISABLE_WP_CRON enabled) * Use caching plugins like WP Rocket, W3 Total
Cache, or similar * Use CDN services like Cloudflare that cache aggressively * Have
a low-traffic site or blog * Schedule posts during off-peak hours * Have experienced“
plugin not working” in the past

### 📚 Documentation Updates

 * Updated FAQ with comprehensive WP-Cron and caching information
 * Added troubleshooting guide for common scenarios
 * Enhanced feature descriptions to highlight dual-mode operation

#### 2.2

🔧 Improvements
 Fixed plugin activation and deactivation logic to fully comply 
with WordPress standards. Moved register_activation_hook and register_deactivation_hook
outside the constructor and bound them using static class methods for deterministic
behavior. Ensured default plugin options are created on activation, even if the 
admin page is never visited. Improved cron scheduling reliability by preventing 
duplicate or missing cron events.

🧹 Cleanup
 Plugin options are now cleanly removed on deactivation, leaving no residual
data in the database. Improved cron cleanup to ensure no orphaned scheduled events
remain after deactivation.

#### 2.1

🔒 Security
 Fixed a security issue where admin settings could be updated before
capability checks. Capability (manage_options) validation is now performed before
processing POST requests. Added additional hardening to prevent unauthorized settings
updates.

⏰ Bug Fixes
 Fixed an incorrect timezone calculation that caused double GMT offset
conversion in admin UI. Replaced manual date offset logic with WordPress-native 
time handling for accurate timezone and DST support.

🧩 Improvements
 Improved admin page logic for safer and more predictable settings
handling. Internal code cleanup to better align with WordPress coding and security
best practices.

#### 2.0

 * **New:** Added support for all public Custom Post Types (CPT), WooCommerce products,
   and Events.
 * **Improved:** Implemented batch processing (limit 10) to prevent server timeouts
   on large queues.
 * **Improved:** Admin interface now shows “Last Run” and “Next Run” times in the
   website’s Local Timezone instead of GMT.
 * **Fixed:** Fixed internationalization issue; translation files now load correctly.
 * **Tweak:** Adjusted cron scheduling logic to avoid conflicts on activation.

#### 1.0.6

 * **Fixed: Failsafe cron mechanism now uses recurring events instead of single 
   events
 * **Fixed: SQL query now orders posts by date to publish oldest first
 * **Fixed: XSS vulnerabilities with proper escaping functions
 * **Fixed: CSRF security with proper nonce verification failure handling
 * **Fixed: Error handling for failed post publishing with error logging
 * **Fixed: Type safety with explicit integer casting
 * **Improved: Added error logging for debugging
 * **Improved: User feedback after saving settings
 * **Improved: Admin UI now shows next scheduled run time
 * **Improved: Better form layout using WordPress standards

#### 1.0.5 – Major Security & Performance Update

### 🔒 Security Enhancements

 * **Fixed critical SQL injection vulnerability** using `$wpdb->prepare()` for all
   database queries
 * **Added comprehensive nonce verification** for all admin form submissions
 * **Implemented capability checks** to ensure only authorized users can modify 
   settings
 * **Strengthened input sanitization** for all user-submitted data

### 🏗️ Code Architecture Improvements

 * **Complete code refactoring** using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) architecture
 * **Improved code organization** with separate classes for admin and public functionality
 * **Better separation of concerns** making the codebase more maintainable
 * **Added comprehensive inline documentation** for developers

### ⚡ Performance Optimizations

 * **Optimized database queries** for faster scheduled post detection
 * **Reduced unnecessary hook registrations** to minimize overhead
 * **Improved memory usage** with better variable handling and cleanup
 * **More efficient cron scheduling** for reliable execution

### 🌍 Internationalization

 * **Full i18n support** – Plugin is now translation-ready
 * **Proper text domain usage** throughout the codebase
 * **Ready for translation** into any language

### 🎨 User Interface Improvements

 * **Enhanced admin interface** with clearer labels and instructions
 * **Better user feedback** with improved success/error messages
 * **Cleaner settings page** design for better usability
 * **Added helpful tooltips** and descriptions

### 🐛 Bug Fixes

 * **Fixed timezone handling issues** that could cause incorrect post scheduling
 * **Resolved potential race conditions** in the post publishing process
 * **Fixed admin notice display problems** that could show notices on wrong pages
 * **Corrected timing issues** with cron execution

### 🔧 Technical Improvements

 * **Tested with PHP 8.4** – Fully compatible with the latest PHP version
 * **Updated minimum WordPress version** requirements
 * **Improved error handling** throughout the plugin
 * **Better logging** for debugging purposes

#### 1.0.4

 * **Added:** Quick Settings link on the plugins page for easy access
 * **Added:** Donate link to support continued development
 * **Improved:** Plugin action links organization

#### 1.0.3

 * **Compatibility:** Fully tested and compatible with PHP 5.6 through PHP 8.2
 * **Improved:** Code optimization for better PHP 8.x compatibility
 * **Improved:** Minor performance enhancements
 * **Fixed:** Deprecated function warnings in PHP 8.x

#### 1.0.2

 * **Fixed:** Critical bug causing “Undefined Index” warning in some configurations
 * **Improved:** Error handling for edge cases

#### 1.0.1

 * **Changed:** Removed plugin menu from WordPress Toolbar for cleaner interface
 * **Changed:** Moved settings menu under WordPress Settings section
 * **Improved:** Better menu organization and accessibility

#### 1.0 – Initial Release

 * 🎉 **First public release**
 * ✅ Automatic detection of missed scheduled posts
 * ✅ Customizable check intervals (5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 minutes)
 * ✅ Simple, user-friendly settings interface
 * ✅ Lightweight and performance-optimized
 * ✅ Compatible with all major WordPress themes and plugins

## Meta

 *  Version **2.3**
 *  Last updated **1 week ago**
 *  Active installations **6,000+**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.3 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0.2**
 *  PHP version ** 7.0 or higher **
 * Tags
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   [schedule](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/schedule/)[trigger](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/trigger/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/missed-schedule-post-publisher/advanced/)

## Ratings

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## Contributors

 *   [ ufukart ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ufukart/)

## Support

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