Post expire date Sidebar
Post expire date Sidebar for Gutenberg will add a Gutenberg sidebar where the user can enable Post expiration by setting an expiration date and time and a status (draft, trash, private) the Post will revert once…
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Post expire date Sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Post expire date Sidebar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| expiration | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| schedule | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Post expire date Sidebar
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
Post expire date Sidebar for Gutenberg will add a Gutenberg sidebar where the user can enable Post expiration by setting an expiration date and time and a status (draft, trash, private) the Post will revert once expired. Expiration date can be removed or rescheduled at any time. Post expire date for Gutenberg uses wp-cron to schedule the single event, please be sure you have wp-cron active on your installation.
You can print the expiration date and time inside a post, using the shortcode [expiration_datetime] inside your post.
Installation
- Upload the ‘post-expire-date-sidebar’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Find the sidebar on your Gutenberg block editor
Changelog
1.3.1
- Bug fixes.
- Added support for pages and custom post type
1.1
- Added shortcode support.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
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Is Post expire date Sidebar free?
Yes. Post expire date Sidebar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post expire date Sidebar safe to use in 2026?
Post expire date Sidebar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post expire date Sidebar?
Post expire date Sidebar is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,344 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 267 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post expire date Sidebar work with WordPress 7.1?
Post expire date Sidebar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Post expire date Sidebar need?
Post expire date Sidebar requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Post expire date Sidebar last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on November 24, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Post expire date Sidebar?
Post expire date Sidebar is developed and maintained by popeating.
What are the best alternatives to Post expire date Sidebar?
The most popular alternatives to Post expire date Sidebar are WP Post Expires (2K+ installs), Entry Expiration for Gravit… (1K+ installs) and Expire Sticky Posts (1K+ installs).
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