# Automatic Page Publish / Expire

> Automatic Page Publish / Expire has 10+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Automatic Page Publish / Expire shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin is very useful for those who want to display their pages (on front end) from some specific date (start date) to some specific date (end date). It creates a meta box in Edit Page where Admin user can add…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,188
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (-13.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 31, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Harpinder (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/harpinder/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-page-publish-expire/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #73 | 98 |
| [end date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/end-date/) | #1 | 2 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 492 |
| [publish](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/publish/) | #55 | 69 |
| [start date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/start-date/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| end date | >100 | 4,861 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| publish | >100 | 6,808 |
| start date | >100 | 5,553 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [OTF Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otf-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Category Posts in Custom Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-in-custom-menu/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Aug 28, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-updates/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Automatic Responsive Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-responsive-tables/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 6, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Update Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-plugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Idle User Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/idle-user-logout/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [VA Social Buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-social-buzz/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 3, 2017 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automatic Page Publish / Expire free?
Yes. Automatic Page Publish / Expire is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Automatic Page Publish / Expire safe to use in 2026?
Automatic Page Publish / Expire shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic Page Publish / Expire?
Automatic Page Publish / Expire is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,188 times since it launched in August 2011. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic Page Publish / Expire work with WordPress 7.1?
Automatic Page Publish / Expire is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Automatic Page Publish / Expire last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 31, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Automatic Page Publish / Expire?
Automatic Page Publish / Expire is developed and maintained by Harpinder.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic Page Publish / Expire?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic Page Publish / Expire are Autologin Links (7K+ installs), Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+ installs).


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