Auto Post Expire
by ninjatech24 5 (1 reviews)

Auto Post Expire

Sets an expiration date for posts, auto moving them to draft after the set period.

Auto Post Expire ranks #6,707 among WordPress.org plugins with 1,000+ active installations, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, and was last updated Jun 20, 2025. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.8.8 (Current: 7.1)
v1.2 Current Version v1.2
Updated 1 year ago Last Update on 20 Jun, 2025
Refreshed 8 hours ago Last Refreshed on
Top 10% by installs No update in over a year
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#6,707
+21 this week
Active Installs
1K+
-14.8%
KW Avg Position
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Downloads
4.3K
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Support Resolved
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Rating
100%
Review 5 out of 5
5 (1 reviews)

Next Milestone 2K

Total Progress 19.6%
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Rank Changes

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Reviews & Ratings

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Plugin Details

Version
1.2
Last Updated
Jun 20, 2025
Requires WP
5.8+
Tested Up To
6.8.8
PHP Version
5.2.4 or higher
Author
ninjatech24

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Rating
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Reviews
1
Support Threads
1
Resolved
0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners managing time-sensitive posts like promotions, announcements, or events. It automatically moves posts to draft status once they reach a set expiration date, so outdated content no longer appears on the front end without manual intervention.

  • Automatic post expiration
  • Customizable expiration date
  • Expiration status indicator
  • Post type compatibility
  • User-friendly admin interface
  • Calendar picker for dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Auto Post Expire

After creating or editing a post, you’ll see an option to set an expiration date in the post settings. Simply choose the date and time you’d like the post to expire, and it will automatically move to draft on that date.
When a post reaches its expiration date, it is automatically moved to draft status. This makes it invisible to users on the front end but still available in your WordPress admin panel for editing or republishing.
Yes, the plugin supports custom post types. You can set expiration dates for any post type supported by your WordPress installation.
Absolutely! You can modify or remove the expiration date at any time, even after a post is published. Just edit the post and adjust the expiration settings.
No, the plugin does not delete posts. Instead, it moves them to draft status so that you can review, edit, or republish them at a later date.
You can easily edit any post and update or remove the expiration date at any time, ensuring your content stays available as needed.

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