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Missed Schedule Fixer

WordPress plugin: publishes posts stuck on 'Missed schedule' via an hourly WP-Cron check

by azanumer · github.com/azanumer/wp-missed-schedule-fixer

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/azanumer/wp-missed-schedule-fixer/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/azanumer/wp-missed-schedule-fixer ↗

Missed Schedule Fixer (WordPress plugin)

WordPress relies on WP-Cron to publish scheduled posts, and WP-Cron only runs when someone visits the site — so low-traffic sites often end up with posts stuck as "Missed schedule". This plugin fixes that.

What it does

  • Runs an hourly check for posts still in future status past their scheduled time.
  • Publishes them automatically, oldest first (up to 100 per run).
  • A configurable grace period (default 15 minutes) avoids rushing a post that is only a few minutes late.
  • A lookback window (default 7 days) leaves very old missed posts alone.
  • Optional email summary listing every post it recovered.
  • Tools → Missed Schedule page with a Check now button.

Install

  1. Copy this folder to wp-content/plugins/wp-missed-schedule-fixer/.
  2. Activate Missed Schedule Fixer in Plugins.
  3. Set grace period / lookback / notify email under Tools → Missed Schedule.

Filters

  • wmsf_default_settings — override the default grace period, lookback, or email.

Notes

  • For high-traffic or mission-critical scheduling, also set up a real system cron hitting wp-cron.php — this plugin is the safety net, not a replacement for a reliable cron.
  • Deactivation clears the scheduled check. Uninstall removes the option.

License

MIT — see LICENSE.