Scheduled Content
Scheduled content enables you to schedule portions of a post or page and/or set an expiery date for that content.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 6
- Active installs
- 50+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 8 May 2014
- Added
- Dec 2012
- Requires WP
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- WP 3.9.40
- Downloads
- 3,839
Our analysis
AI-assistedScheduled Content is a WordPress plugin that allows you to control the visibility of content based on specific dates and times. By using the shortcode [schedule], you can set parameters to show or hide content until a designated date and time, or to make it disappear after a certain period. This functionality is useful for managing time-sensitive information on your site.
The plugin requires you to input up to four parameters: 'on' for the start date, 'at' for the start time, 'expon' for the expiration date, and 'expat' for the expiration time. It is designed for users who need to automate content visibility, such as event announcements or promotional offers, ensuring that only relevant information is displayed at the right time.
Best for: This plugin suits users who need to manage time-sensitive content on their WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Allows content visibility control based on date and time
- ✓Supports shortcodes within the scheduled content
- ✓Simple parameter setup for scheduling
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in May 2014, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
- •Limited active installs and ratings may indicate a lack of widespread use
- •Basic functionality with no additional features mentioned
Verdict
Scheduled Content offers a straightforward way to control content visibility based on time parameters, but its age and limited use may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Danny159's own description of Scheduled Content, lightly tidied.
After installing and activating the plugin you can use the shortcode [schedule]. You can pass upto 4 parameters, the date and the time to show the content and the date and time the content will expired and disappear from your page or post. You have to pass at least one parameter from the scheduled or expired.
Sample –
[schedule on=’2014-12-01′ at=”10:01″ expon=’2014-12-01′ expat=”13:15″]
the content you want to hide here
[/schedule]
The 4 parameters are “on”, “at”, “expon” and “expat”.
“on” accepts a date, until that date is arrived the content will be hidden.
“at” accepts a time. Time has to be set in 24hrs format. (date should be yy-mm-dd if you only pass time)
“expon” accepts a date, the content will disappear from the page on this date.
“expat” accepts a time. Time has to be set in 24hrs format. (date should be yy-mm-dd if you only pass time)
The time is compared with your blog’s time zone settings, if you set your time zone to local time zone it would be easy for you. Go to “General” settings of your wordpress dashboard, under “Time Zone” you can set the time zone you prefer.
Shortcodes will also run inside this shortcode!!