# Content Scheduler

> Content Scheduler has 200+ active installs, a 2.4/5 rating from 8 reviews and 138 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Content Scheduler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 2.4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Content Scheduler lets you control when content automatically expires, what to do with that content when it expires, and optionally provide notification to site contributors when the content expired.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 30,886
- **Downloads (30 days):** 138 (+64.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.4/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.5
- **Last updated:** Dec 26, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Paul Kaiser (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/freakingid/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-scheduler/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [expire](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expire/) | #10 | 25 |
| [expire posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expire-posts/) | #2 | 8 |
| [expiring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expiring/) | #4 | 5 |
| [scheduling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduling/) | #23 | 207 |
| [sticky](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sticky/) | #19 | 76 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| expire | >100 | 2,154 |
| expire posts | >100 | 1,285 |
| expiring | >100 | 401 |
| scheduling | >100 | 2,075 |
| sticky | >100 | 1,834 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Show/Hide Content at Set Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-to-show-or-hide-content/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (33) | Oct 1, 2019 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [WP Post Expires](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-expires/) | 2K+ | 3.3/5 (14) | Nov 2, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Auto Prune Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-prune-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (10) | Nov 11, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Expiring Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/expiring-posts/) | 1K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jan 23, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Expire Sticky Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/expire-sticky-posts/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 20, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Post Expire](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ninja-auto-post-expire/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 20, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [VA Simple Expires](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-simple-expires/) | 800+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Dec 18, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Expires](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-expires/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 8, 2011 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Post Expiration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-expiration/) | 400+ | 4.6/5 (7) | Oct 10, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 11 | [Password Protection Expiration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/password-protection-expiration/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Dec 17, 2015 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Content Scheduler free?
Yes. Content Scheduler is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Content Scheduler safe to use in 2026?
Content Scheduler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 2.4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Content Scheduler?
Content Scheduler is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 30,886 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 138 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Content Scheduler work with WordPress 7.1?
Content Scheduler is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Content Scheduler last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.5, was released on December 26, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Content Scheduler?
Content Scheduler is developed and maintained by Paul Kaiser.

### What are the best alternatives to Content Scheduler?
The most popular alternatives to Content Scheduler are Show/Hide Content at Set Ti… (10K+ installs), WP Post Expires (2K+ installs) and Auto Prune Posts (1K+ installs).


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