Automatic Page Publish / Expire
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Automatic Page Publish / Ex… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| automatic | >100 |
| end date | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| publish | >100 |
| start date | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Automatic Page Publish / Expire
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 start & end date/time. After End date has been passed, the page will expire and is saved as ‘draft’. Very fast, easy to use plugin for both single & multi site installation. It uses GMT time format.
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Installation
- Download the plugin and extract the files
- Upload “page-start-expire” folder to your wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add Start and End Date from Add/Edit Page to see the results.
Changelog
Since this is first versio, it may not require any upgradation.
1.0.0
- First version.
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FAQ
Automatic Page Publish / Expire: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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