Medium Publishing Planner — Feed Checker

Publish smarter on Medium — always know when you can publish your next story.

The Medium Publishing Planner — Feed Checker gives you total clarity over Medium’s rolling 24-hour publishing limit. It tells you exactly when you can safely publish your next story — and how long each publishing decision will affect future slots.

If you’ve ever drafted a story, felt ready to hit Publish, and then discovered you’re locked out for hours, you know how disruptive Medium’s limit can be.

This tool removes that uncertainty, instantly.

“Last week, I was swearing because I couldn't post an article on Medium. ‘Try again later.’ WHEN?’ This tool told me exactly when I could publish again — down to the second.”
— ★★★★★ Beta Tester

Using your personal Medium RSS feed, it calculates your rolling 24-hour window and shows you:

✔ Your next available publishing time (down to the minute)

No more guessing or refreshing your feed — you get a definitive “You can publish now” or a precise timestamp.

✔ For how long publishing right now will block your next slot

Medium’s limit is rolling, not fixed. This tool shows the real impact of publishing immediately.

✔ A countdown to your next publishing window

Clear, intuitive, and always using your local time zone.

✔ A one-click Google Calendar reminder

Set a reminder for the moment you can publish again — perfect for writers who plan ahead or manage multiple drafts.

✔ A clean, distraction-free interface

Purpose-built for writers: fast, simple, beautiful, and free of noise.

Sample output

If you can publish right now, this is what you might see:

And if you can't, then it would look like this:

And this is what the list of recent stories might look like:

Why this tool is essential for Medium writers

• Maximize your distribution potential by hitting the publishing window at the perfect moment.
• Avoid wasting a slot on a rushed, accidental, or badly timed post.
• Keep your writing flow smooth, without scrambling to calculate timestamps manually.
• Plan your publishing week with confidence, even if you post daily.
• Reduce frustration and regain creative focus.

Private. Secure. Yours forever.

• Runs on your server — no third-party tracking, no analytics, no sharing your data.
• Reads only your public RSS feed (the same one Medium already exposes).
• Includes built-in update checking so you always know when improvements are available.
• Buy once. Install anywhere. Use it forever.

Who is it for?

Perfect for:

• Daily Medium writers
• Creators who optimise for distribution and engagement
• Writers who manage multiple drafts simultaneously
• Anyone who’s tired of calculating rolling publication windows manually

If Medium is part of your daily or weekly writing rhythm, this tool will instantly make your workflow calmer, clearer, and more predictable.

Here is a clean, polished FAQ section written specifically for a Gumroad product page — concise, reassuring, and explicit about the requirement for hosting and what the buyer should expect.

FAQ

Do I need web hosting to use this?

Yes — this is a self-hosted PHP script, so you’ll need a place to run it:

• Web hosting that supports PHP: Any standard shared/VPS host that lets you upload and run PHP files will work.
• PHP version: Most modern hosts provide current PHP (ideally PHP 8.x), which is what scripts like this expect — if you’re on an older version (like < 7.4), you may need to update it via your host’s control panel or support.
• HTTPS/SSL: While not strictly required to run the script, having an SSL certificate (HTTPS) on your domain is highly recommended for security and to avoid browser warnings.
• No database required: This tool doesn’t need a database — just PHP file execution.

In short: if you can upload a PHP file and visit it in your browser on your hosting account, you’re good to go.

(Any standard hosting provider — Bluehost, HostGator, SiteGround, DreamHost, etc. — should work.)

Does this connect to my Medium account?

No login is required.
The tool reads the public RSS feed for your Medium profile — the same feed Medium provides for subscribers and readers. You only enter your username.

Is my data private?

Yes.
Everything runs on your server.
Your publishing data never touches anyone else’s system, and nothing is stored beyond optional cookies on your own domain for convenience.

Should I protect the page from public access?

Yes — this is strongly recommended.
Because the Medium Feed Checker runs on your own website, you should ensure the page isn’t freely accessible to the public. Otherwise, anyone who discovers the URL could use the tool. Step-by-step instructions, with screenshots, are included in the download file.

Can Medium detect that I'm using this tool?

No.
Medium only sees a normal RSS request — the same one browsers or feed readers send. Nothing unusual is sent to Medium.

Will this affect my Medium stats or account?

Not at all.
The script only reads your publicly available feed. It does not interact with Medium in any other way.

Does it work with Medium publications too?

Yes.
If you publish in publications, the tool still detects your stories from your personal feed and calculates your rolling window correctly.

How accurate is the timer?

Extremely accurate.
The tool calculates your rolling 24-hour window down to the minute, with a built-in safety buffer to avoid edge-case mismatches with Medium’s refresh timing.

Does it automatically know my timezone?

Yes.
Yes. The tool detects your local timezone via your browser and displays all times in your local time.

Can I choose which format times are displayed in?

Yes.
You can select a 12-hour format (which is the default) or a 24-hour format.

Does Medium’s RSS feed include “featured stories”?

Not always.
These posts appear on your profile but do not appear in your RSS feed, so they cannot be counted by the tool. If your recent story count seems lower than expected, this is usually the reason.

Do I need technical skills to install it?

Minimal.
If you can upload a file via your hosting control panel or FTP, you can install it.
Installation is typically:

1. Upload MFC380.php to your server
2. Visit it in your browser
3. Start using it — no configuration is needed

Can I install this on multiple sites I own?

Yes.
A single purchase gives you a personal license to install it on all domains you personally own or operate.

However, sharing the script with others is not allowed under any circumstances.

Will I get updates?

Yes.
The script includes a built-in update checker that tells you when a new version is available, with clear recommended/mandatory notices and a link to download the latest version.

Does it work on shared hosting?

Yes — that’s the intended environment.
You do not need a VPS, SSH access, or anything advanced.

Do I need a database?

No database required.
The tool is completely self-contained.

Does it run on WordPress sites?

Yes — as long as your hosting account allows normal PHP files.
Just upload it alongside your WordPress install (or in a subfolder) and access it directly via URL.

Can I get a refund?

Yes.
If it doesn’t work for your hosting setup, or you're not happy for any reason, email me within 30 days, and I’ll refund you.

If publishing timing matters to you, this tool belongs in your toolkit — get it now.

“It's an amazing tool and every Medium writer should get their hands on it. So easy to set up, too. I give it ten stars.”
— ★★★★★ Beta Tester

(Current version: v1.2.0 — updated 17 December 2025)