# ContentTimer — Content Expiry & Automation

> ContentTimer has <10 active installs and 198 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** ContentTimer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Automate when your WordPress content starts, expires, and changes. Expire posts, pages and custom post types automatically.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 195
- **Downloads (30 days):** 198 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CT (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/muhammadsiddiqui/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/contenttimer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content expiry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-expiry/) | #2 | 4 |
| [post expiry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-expiry/) | #4 | 5 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 412 |
| [scheduled](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduled/) | #18 | 19 |
| [unpublish](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unpublish/) | #6 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content expiry | #96 | 1,337 |
| post expiry | >100 | 918 |
| redirect | >100 | 7,362 |
| scheduled | >100 | 4,704 |
| unpublish | #47 | 182 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LukaCodes Content Expiry Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lukacodes-content-expiry-shortcode/) | <10 | — | Mar 24, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Teydea Content Expiry – Auto-Expire Posts & Scheduled Status Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stalepilot/) | <10 | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [Raptor Scheduled Content Expiry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raptor-scheduled-content-expiry/) | <10 | — | Oct 2, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ContentTimer safe to use in 2026?
ContentTimer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ContentTimer?
ContentTimer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 195 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 198 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ContentTimer work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested ContentTimer up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does ContentTimer need?
ContentTimer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ContentTimer last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on October 10, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes ContentTimer?
ContentTimer is developed and maintained by CT.

### What are the best alternatives to ContentTimer?
The most popular alternatives to ContentTimer are LukaCodes Content Expiry Sh… (<10 installs), Teydea Content Expiry (<10 installs) and Raptor Scheduled Content Ex… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contenttimer/ · Generated 2026-10-20 02:49 UTC by PageForge