The Paste vs Publish to Schedule (2026)

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

The Paste

The Paste

4.8(35)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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VS
Publish to Schedule

Publish to Schedule

4.3(23)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, The Paste has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 35 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Paste has accumulated 99K+ total downloads while Publish to Schedule has 77K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5The Paste
Publish to Schedule4.3/5
Total Reviews
35The Paste
Publish to Schedule23
Active Installs
10K+The Paste
Publish to Schedule5.0K+
Total Downloads
99K+The Paste
Publish to Schedule77K+
Support Resolution
100%The Paste
Publish to ScheduleN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoThe Paste
Publish to Schedule4 months ago
First Released
2017The Paste
Publish to Schedule2012
Age
9 yearsThe Paste
Publish to Schedule14 years
WP Requires
4.8+The Paste
Publish to Schedule2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+The Paste
Publish to Schedulefalse+
Business Model
FreeThe Paste
Publish to ScheduleFree
Latest Version
2.1.4The Paste
Publish to Schedule4.5.8

Rating Breakdown

The Paste

4.8/5(35 reviews)
5
91%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Publish to Schedule

4.3/5(23 reviews)
5
70%
4
9%
3
9%
2
4%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

The Paste Reviews

by Sunny

Amazing

I wish I had found this years ago. Makes adding icons from Figma very easy.

by giuseppegb

Incredibly Useful and a Huge Time-Saver!

This plugin is fantastic! It’s incredibly useful and works flawlessly. I’ve been looking for a solution like this for a while, and this plugin does exactly what it promises. It has saved me a signific

by hakhakop

Very helpful and practical

So helpfull plugin , it saves so much time , realy I appreciate it This topic was modified 1 year ago by hakhakop.

Publish to Schedule Reviews

by Fernando Lopes

Exactly what I needed.

I was looking for a way to write articles and have them automatically scheduled throughout the week, and this plugin was a perfect fit. Thank you for your work!

by Valter Sousa

Top!

I really like this plugin. It saves my time and my mental energy. Congratulations to the creator.

by justinrait

WordPress code disabled.

Hi, I have a problem regarding the plugin, the double quote is changing to ” and ″ the plugin i’m using isn’t working because of sudden change of this one in schedule post. How do i fix it in your fil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Paste or Publish to Schedule more popular?
The Paste has 10K+ active installations while Publish to Schedule has 5.0K+. The Paste is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Paste or Publish to Schedule?
The Paste has a 4.8/5 rating from 35 reviews, while Publish to Schedule has a 4.3/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are The Paste and Publish to Schedule free?
The Paste is free and Publish to Schedule is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Paste or Publish to Schedule?
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?
The Paste was last updated 4 months ago and Publish to Schedule was last updated 4 months ago.

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