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What will be the status of a post if you set post_status to 'future' but post_date is set to a past date?

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Wordpress - Content Management
What will be the status of a post if you set post_status to 'future' but post_date is set to a past date?
AThe post will remain scheduled for the future
BThe post will be published immediately
CThe post will be saved as draft
DThe post will be marked as pending review
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Analyze 'future' status with past date

    If 'post_date' is past, WordPress publishes the post immediately despite 'future' status.

  2. Step 2: Understand WordPress behavior

    WordPress overrides 'future' status if date is past and sets status to 'publish'.

  3. Final Answer:

    The post will be published immediately -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    'Future' status + past date = immediate publish [OK]
Quick Trick: Past date with 'future' status publishes immediately [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming post stays scheduled
  • Thinking it becomes draft
  • Confusing with pending status

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