# Expiring Posts

> Expiring Posts has 1K+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 164 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Expiring Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds functionality to expire a post on a given date.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 6,142
- **Downloads (30 days):** 164 (+30.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jan 23, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ivan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ivankk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/expiring-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [expire](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expire/) | #4 | 25 |
| [expire posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expire-posts/) | #1 | 8 |
| [expiring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expiring/) | #1 | 5 |
| [expiring-posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expiring-posts/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post expiry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-expiry/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| expire | >100 | 2,154 |
| expire posts | >100 | 1,285 |
| expiring | #94 | 401 |
| expiring-posts | #54 | 249 |
| post expiry | >100 | 827 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 |
| 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 |
| 10 | [Content Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-scheduler/) | 200+ | 2.4/5 (8) | Dec 26, 2014 | 28/100 |
| 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 Expiring Posts free?
Yes. Expiring Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Expiring Posts safe to use in 2026?
Expiring Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Expiring Posts?
Expiring Posts is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,142 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 164 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Expiring Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Expiring Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Expiring Posts need?
Expiring Posts requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Expiring Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on January 23, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Expiring Posts?
Expiring Posts is developed and maintained by Ivan.

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


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