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Auto Post Expire

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

By ninjatech24·Expire·Free
5(1 reviews)
·800 active installs·Updated 9 months ago
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As of April 2026, Auto Post Expire is a WordPress expire plugin with 800 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 5.2.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Top alternative: Show/Hide Content at Set Time.

5/51 reviews
800active installs
3.3K+total downloads
2 yearssince 2024

Overview

This plugin allows you to automatically set an expiration date for your posts, ensuring they are managed efficiently over time.

When a post reaches its expiration date, it is automatically moved to draft, making it no longer visible on the front end but still available for editing or future publication.

This feature is ideal for content that is time-sensitive, such as promotions, announcements, or event-related posts, helping you maintain a clean and relevant website without needing to manually manage outdated content.

You can configure the expiration period to suit your needs, streamlining post lifecycle management.

Features

  • Automatic Post Expiration: Set an expiration date for posts, after which they are automatically moved to draft status.

  • Customizable Expiration Date: Choose a spe…

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress5.8+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHP5.2.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release of WordPress Admin Logo.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

ninjatechninjatech
Plugin Info
Version
1.2
Last Updated
Jun 20, 2025
WP Requires
5.8+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
5.2.4+
Active Installs
800
Downloads
3.3K+
Added
Nov 29, 2024
Business
Free

Tags

expireauto expirepost expirecustom post expire

Developer

N
ninjatech24
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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