Automation shows Active, but new drafts/posts are not being created.
Where to Check in PassiveWP
WordPress Admin -> PassiveWP -> Content Automations -> My Automations
Step-by-Step Fix Walkthrough
Fix Step 1: Open PassiveWP -> Content Automations -> My Automations and click the affected plan.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Content Automations→My Automations
Do this In Add New Automation, select strategy, configure generation/publish mode, save, then run one manual test cycle.
Confirm Automation status should update and at least one output should appear as Draft Ready/Scheduled after a test run.
Fix Step 2: Confirm the linked strategy exists and has active items.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Content Automations→My Automations
Do this In Add New Automation, select strategy, configure generation/publish mode, save, then run one manual test cycle.
Confirm Automation status should update and at least one output should appear as Draft Ready/Scheduled after a test run.
Fix Step 3: Set generation mode to Now for a one-off test run, then save.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Content Automations→My Automations
Do this In Add New Automation, select strategy, configure generation/publish mode, save, then run one manual test cycle.
Confirm Automation status should update and at least one output should appear as Draft Ready/Scheduled after a test run.
Fix Step 4: Run one manual execution and confirm at least one Draft Ready item appears.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Content Automations→My Automations
Do this In Add New Automation, select strategy, configure generation/publish mode, save, then run one manual test cycle.
Confirm Automation status should update and at least one output should appear as Draft Ready/Scheduled after a test run.
Most Common Causes
- No strategy is attached to the automation plan.
- Generation mode and publish mode conflict with current schedule.
- Background task queue is delayed or blocked.
How to Prevent It Next Time
- Always test one run immediately after creating a new automation.
- Use realistic publish cadence for your server capacity.
- Review automation status weekly for missed cycles.
When to Contact Support
- You completed every fix step and still get the same error.
- The issue impacts revenue-critical pages or high-volume campaigns.
- You can share timestamps, affected link/product IDs, and screenshots of the exact error state.
