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Auto Post Scheduler vs Pending Status (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Auto Post Scheduler

Auto Post Scheduler

4.7(36)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Pending Status

Pending Status

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pending Status has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Auto Post Scheduler leads in active installations (10K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Auto Post Scheduler has accumulated 160K+ total downloads while Pending Status has 3.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Auto Post Scheduler
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Pending Status5/5
Total Reviews
36Auto Post Scheduler
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Pending Status2
Active Installs
10K+Auto Post Scheduler
◄
Pending Status100
Total Downloads
160K+Auto Post Scheduler
◄
Pending Status3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AAuto Post Scheduler
Pending StatusN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoAuto Post Scheduler
►
Pending Status11 months ago
First Released
2014Auto Post Scheduler
Pending Status2022
Age
12 yearsAuto Post Scheduler
Pending Status4 years
WP Requires
3.0+Auto Post Scheduler
Pending Status4.9+
PHP Requires
false+Auto Post Scheduler
Pending Status7.0.0+
Business Model
FreeAuto Post Scheduler
Pending StatusFree
Latest Version
1.84Auto Post Scheduler
Pending Status1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Auto Post Scheduler

4.7/5(36 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
6%

Pending Status

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Auto Post Scheduler Reviews

by jaroslawistok

Not working, no further support

Quote from Author:wp-cron is part of WordPress, not part of this plugin.

by jorgevilla12

It works on some websites and not on others.

I use it on some websites and it works, but on another one I have it doesn’t work, and support doesn’t exist even if you pay, there should be a telegram or Skype to talk to support

by diagnozabam

Recomand!!!

Recomand cu draga inima, este foarte folositor si functioneaza impecabil.

Pending Status Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auto Post Scheduler or Pending Status more popular?
Auto Post Scheduler has 10K+ active installations while Pending Status has 100. Auto Post Scheduler is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Auto Post Scheduler or Pending Status?
Auto Post Scheduler has a 4.7/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Pending Status has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Auto Post Scheduler and Pending Status free?
Auto Post Scheduler is free and Pending Status is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Auto Post Scheduler or Pending Status?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Auto Post Scheduler was last updated 1 year ago and Pending Status was last updated 11 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.