Sticky Posts Expire
A simple plugin that allows you to set an expiration date on posts. Once a post is expired, it will no longer be sticky.
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Sticky Posts Expire shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sticky Posts Expire stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| expiration | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| sticky | >100 |
| sticky post | >100 |
| sticky post expiration | #33 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About Sticky Posts Expire
From the official readme · v1.0Description
A simple plugin that allows you to set an expiration date on posts. Once a post is expired, it will no longer be sticky.
Installation
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Upload “Sticky Posts Expire” to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
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Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How to setup plugin
You just need to enable plugin and meta checkbox will show in your post admin screen, where you can sset date of expiration date.
Changelog
When you upgrade, than you will not find any issue.
Release 1.0 – 14 October, 2020
Screenshots
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FAQ
Sticky Posts Expire: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Sticky Posts Expire free?
Yes. Sticky Posts Expire is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sticky Posts Expire safe to use in 2026?
Sticky Posts Expire shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sticky Posts Expire?
Sticky Posts Expire is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,921 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sticky Posts Expire work with WordPress 7.1?
Sticky Posts Expire is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Sticky Posts Expire need?
Sticky Posts Expire requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Sticky Posts Expire last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 28, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Sticky Posts Expire?
Sticky Posts Expire is developed and maintained by Mubeen Khan.
What are the best alternatives to Sticky Posts Expire?
The most popular alternatives to Sticky Posts Expire are WP Post Expires (2K+ installs), Entry Expiration for Gravit… (1K+ installs) and Expire Sticky Posts (1K+ installs).
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