WP Post Expires
Plugin adds post expires time after which will be performed actions: add prefix to title, move to drafts or trash.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.3★ from 14
- Active installs
- 2k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 2 Nov 2020
- Added
- Aug 2016
- Requires WP
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- WP 5.5.20
- Downloads
- 37,343
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Post Expires is a WordPress plugin that allows you to set an expiration date and time for posts. Once the set date is reached, the plugin can perform one of three actions: add a prefix to the post title, move the post to drafts, or move it to the trash. It supports custom post types, including posts and pages by default.
The plugin adds a class to expired posts, enabling custom styling in themes. It is suitable for users who need to manage content visibility based on time-sensitive criteria.
Best for: This plugin is best for content creators who need to manage the visibility of their posts over time.
What it does well
- ✓Allows setting expiration dates for posts
- ✓Offers three actions for expired posts
- ✓Supports custom post types
- ✓Adds a class for custom styling of expired posts
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features
- •Last updated in November 2020
Verdict
WP Post Expires provides basic functionality for managing post expiration. However, its last update was in 2020, which may raise concerns about ongoing support.
From the developer
X-NicON's own description of WP Post Expires, lightly tidied.
A simple plugin that allows to set the date for the posts, after which will be performed one of 3 actions: “Add prefix to title”, “Move to drafts”, “Move to trash”.
Features:
- Set post expire date and time
- Support custom post type (post and pages by default)
- Action for expired posts: move to drafts, move to trash or add custom prefix for title
- Adds class “post-expired” to post that expired on the site and in admin interface (for custom styles in theme)
Use in theme:
XNPostExpires::isExpired($post_id)
XNPostExpires::dateExpiration($post_id, $date_format)