Media Expirator plugin allows users to set expiration dates for media library items.
As of April 2026, Media Expirator is a WordPress image plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Firelight Lightbox.
The Media Expirator plugin allows users to set expiration dates for media library items. When the date is reached, the file will be automatically delete from the media library.
User can enable/disable expiration date for each media items directly in media editor.
This plugin is translatable.
How to:
Enable/Disable and set an expiration date for each items directly in WordPress media editor.
Goals:
√ add enable/disable option
√ plugin translatable
√ add translations
• create option page
• enable time
• time zone option
• media types option
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| WordPress | 3.5.1+ requiredTested up to 4.3.34 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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