Publishing a post and then manually resharing it to six social networks is a habit worth breaking. FS Poster automates the whole flow: every new WordPress post gets pushed to your connected accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and around twenty other networks, on a schedule you control. It competes directly with hosted tools like Revive Old Posts but runs entirely on your own site, so there is no monthly subscription and no third-party server in the middle.
The network coverage is where this plugin stands out. Beyond the usual big five, it handles Telegram, Discord, Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, Google Business Profile, Reddit, Pinterest, VK, Tumblr, Medium, and more. For anyone running multi-channel distribution, that single list usually sells the plugin on its own.
Competitive Features
- 20+ supported networks — including newer platforms like Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, and Truth Social, which most competitors still ignore.
- Runs on your site — no external SaaS dependency; accounts, schedules, and logs live in your WordPress database.
- YouTube Shorts support — upload videos as Shorts with first comments and insights, a feature rarely seen in WordPress social plugins.
- Workflows with notifications — automation rules with Telegram action, log details, and retry functionality.
- Watermark and text templates — stamp logos or custom text onto images before they are shared.
- OpenAI integration — generate post captions and variations from the plugin itself.
- Multi-account support — connect unlimited accounts per network, including Facebook groups and pages from different profiles.
- Insights and reports — track likes, comments, and shares per published post from the plugin dashboard.
Key Features
- Direct and scheduled publishing. Share instantly on publish, queue posts for the best time slots, or set up a full posting calendar in the Planner. Custom schedules per account mean your Facebook page and your Pinterest board can post at different times.
- Background sharing. Posts get distributed without you watching the screen; a proper cron setup keeps everything running on time even on low-traffic sites.
- First comment automation. On X and Instagram, the plugin can drop your first comment (with hashtags) automatically after the main post goes live, keeping the caption clean.
- URL shorteners built in. Bitly, TinyURL, and others integrate directly, so tracking links stay tidy across networks.
- Content Ideas module. Park post ideas without a schedule date, then move them into the calendar when they are ready.
- Webhooks. Trigger external workflows when posts are shared, useful for agencies wiring social distribution into broader automation.
- Re-sharing of old posts. Beyond new content, the plugin can loop older evergreen posts back into the schedule, similar to dedicated revival tools.
- Video handling done right. FFmpeg-based processing powers reliable uploads, including segmented long videos for Instagram.
Comparison with Competitors
FS Poster vs Revive Old Posts
| Feature | FS Poster | Revive Old Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Networks supported | 20+ including Threads, Bluesky, TikTok | Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr |
| Runs on | Your own WordPress site | Your own WordPress site |
| Scheduling calendar | Full Planner with bulk scheduling | Queue-based scheduling |
| YouTube Shorts | Yes | No |
| Workflows and webhooks | Yes | No |
| Content ideas module | Yes | No |
| Re-sharing old content | Yes | Yes, core focus |
Revive Old Posts is simpler and focused on reviving archives. FS Poster is the broader tool: more networks, more scheduling control, and automation features the competitor does not attempt.
FS Poster vs Blog2Social
| Feature | FS Poster | Blog2Social |
|---|---|---|
| License model | One-time GPL download | Annual subscription tiers |
| Networks | 20+ | 15+ |
| Custom post text per network | Yes | Yes |
| Media watermarking | Yes | No |
| YouTube Shorts | Yes | No |
| OpenAI caption generation | Yes | No |
Blog2Social is well established and easy to use, but the annual fees add up. FS Poster under GPL gives you the full feature set once, which changes the math completely for multi-site owners.
Recommended Stack — pair social automation with solid email capture so you are not relying on one channel. FS Poster handles the social side while MailPoet or FluentCRM covers newsletters and funnels from the same dashboard.
Official Changelog
Version 8.0.2
Release Date: June 10, 2026
- Improved input sanitization for FFmpeg path handling.
- Enhanced overall security and stability of the plugin.
Version 8.0.1
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Added the Watermark & Templates feature — add logos or custom text to images before sharing.
- Added YouTube Shorts integration with support for post sharing, first comments, and insights.
- Added Instagram Login API integration; the Facebook-based authentication method moved to the “Other” tab.
- Added Content Ideas / Saved Ideas module for creating and managing content ideas without scheduling dates.
- Added a Telegram action for Workflows, allowing notifications to be sent directly to Telegram.
- Added Workflow Log Details and Retry functionality.
- Enhanced the Workflow management interface and improved workflow rules usability.
- Fixed image aspect ratio issues on Bluesky.
- Fixed text truncation issues on Truth Social and added an option to control text cutting.
- Fixed an issue where Pinterest links were not shared correctly.
- Fixed an issue where media alt text was not shared properly.
- Fixed Instagram image cropping issues; users can now fill image margins or use zoom & crop.
- Fixed the Flickr album photo sharing issue; all album images are now shared correctly.
Version 7.7.4
Release Date: April 16, 2026
- Fixed the LinkedIn error “Requested version 20250401 is not active”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which social networks does FS Poster support?
Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube (community and Shorts), Pinterest, Reddit, Telegram, Discord, Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, VK, Tumblr, Medium, Blogger, Google Business Profile, Odnoklassniki, Xing, Plurk, Flickr, and Truth Social — more than twenty in total.
Does it need any external service?
No. Everything runs on your WordPress site. You connect social accounts through their official APIs, and the plugin stores schedules, logs, and settings locally. A cron job is recommended for reliable scheduled posting.
Can I post to multiple accounts at once?
Yes. There is no limit on connected accounts per network. You can connect several Facebook pages, groups, and personal profiles, and each can have its own posting schedule and caption template.
Does it work with custom post types?
Yes. Any public post type can be shared, including WooCommerce products and custom post types from other plugins. You choose which post types are eligible in the settings.
How does scheduling work?
Three ways: publish immediately when a WordPress post goes live, schedule each share manually through the Planner, or set up recurring custom schedules per account for automatic time slots. A properly configured cron job keeps the schedule accurate.
Is the GPL version the full plugin?
Yes. Nothing is stripped out. Under the GPL you can use it on unlimited sites, and every feature — including the pro-only automation modules — is included in the download.
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