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Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #2 in auto draft

TW Link Expiration Manager

Adds an Expiration Time for posts, pages, WooCommerce products and custom post types URLs.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d186▲ +6.3% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score64/100Good
All-time downloads1.1KSince Jul 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d16▼ -83.3% week over week
Our verdict

Solid choice

TW Link Expiration Manager is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

  • Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

102030Jul 20Sep 2Oct 17
Yesterday4
Daily average (1y)3
Peak day41Oct 6, 2026
Last 12 months936

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where TW Link Expiration Manager stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
auto draft >100 1,548 Best auto draft plugins →
expire post >100 1,463 Best expire post plugins →
link control >100 10,000 Best link control plugins →
post expiration >100 710 Best post expiration plugins →
time-based post >100 6,667 Best time-based post plugins →

About TW Link Expiration Manager

From the official readme · v1.3.1

Description

TW Link Expiration Manager is a simple yet powerful plugin that lets you control how long your WordPress content remains publicly accessible.
Add an expiration date and time to any Posts, Pages, WooCommerce Products and Custom Post Types. Once the expiration time passes, the post will be automatically set to draft and will return a 404 page to visitors.
Perfect for limited-time offers, announcements, event content, or any posts that should only be live temporarily.

Features:

  • Adds an “Expiration Time” field to both the post editor and Quick Edit panel
  • Automatically sets posts to draft after expiration
  • Expired posts show a 404 page instead of the content
  • Works with all public post types
  • No setup or configuration required. Just install and go

Upgrade to TW Security Toolkit

Need more advanced WordPress content workflow and security monitoring features?

TW Link Expiration Manager is also available as part of the premium TW Security Toolkit. The Security Toolkit brings login hardening, content workflow controls, file protection, and security monitoring into one admin menu — all without custom development.

Premium Features Include

  • Secure Login Path with a custom login URL
  • Upload Guard with role-based file size, type, and dimension limits
  • Login Alert & Tracker with last-login tracking and email alerts
  • Disable File Editor to block theme and plugin editors
  • Post Modifier Tracker showing who last edited content
  • Link Expiration by date and/or click count
  • CPT Revisions control per custom post type
  • Post Approval Notifier with optional draft hold-for-approval
  • Security Dashboard with recent activity overview
  • Complete Audit Log with CSV/PDF export
  • Failed Login Monitoring & Brute Force Protection
  • IP Blacklist to block unwanted visitors
  • Two-Factor Authentication (email OTP) and role policies
  • Login History by User with advanced filters
  • Email, Slack & Discord security notifications
  • Scheduled Security Reports (daily, weekly, or monthly)
  • Suspicious Activity Detection & Alerts
  • Security Health Check with recommendations
  • File Change Detection for important WordPress files

Whether you are hardening login access, protecting uploads and file editors, managing content approvals, or monitoring suspicious activity, TW Security Toolkit provides the tools needed to secure and oversee your WordPress site from a single plugin.

Upgrade to TW Security Toolkit and unlock a complete set of WordPress security features designed for growing websites and teams.

For full Premium details, pricing, and feature comparison, visit the TW Security Toolkit.

Privacy / External Service

This plugin can optionally connect to an external support service operated by Technology Wisdom.

Service: https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com

Terms of Use: https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/terms-of-use/

Privacy Policy: https://pluginsupport.technologywisdom.com/privacy-policy/

The service is used to provide in-plugin support messaging, feedback forwarding, announcements, and connection status for opted-in sites.

Opt-in consent (required before any connection):

When you activate the plugin, an admin notice asks whether you want to allow the support connection. You can choose Allow Support Connection or No Thanks.

  • If you allow the connection, the plugin may send: site URL, site name, admin email, plugin name/version, WordPress version, and PHP version. Support requests and review/feedback details are sent only when you submit those forms. The plugin may also check weekly for announcements from Technology Wisdom.
  • While the connection is enabled, the plugin may also report a connection status to the portal so we can tell whether the site is Active, Deactivated, Disconnected, or Deleted. Status is only sent after you opt in.
  • If you decline (or never accept), that data is not sent to the support portal. The plugin’s core feature continues to work normally without the connection.
  • You are never required to allow the connection to use the plugin.
  • You can disconnect the support connection at any time from the plugin’s Support page by choosing Disable priority support. After you disconnect, the plugin stops sending status updates, support traffic, and announcement checks.

Support and rating forms also include their own consent checkboxes before site information is included with a submission.

Please review the service Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before enabling the connection.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License. You can freely use, modify, and distribute it under the terms of this license. See the full license at: https://opensource.org/licenses/GPL-2.0

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/, or install it via the WordPress admin panel.
  2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
  3. When editing a post, set an expiration date/time in the new Link Expiration box.
  4. The plugin will handle the rest.

Frequently asked questions

Does it support custom post types?

Yes, the expiration feature is automatically added to all public post types, including custom ones.

What happens when a post expires?

Once the set expiration time has passed, the plugin will change the post’s status to “draft” and show a 404 error page if someone tries to access it.

Why is the expired post still published after the expiration time?

The post only changes to “draft” when it’s visited. If the post isn’t visited after its expiration, it will remain published until accessed. This avoids performance issues from background checks.

Does it run on cron or scheduled events?

No, The expiration is handled in real time, ensuring expired posts are processed efficiently when accessed, without cron jobs.

Does this work with page builders or custom themes?

Yes. It works independently of your theme or builder, since it only manages post status and 404 behavior.

Can visitors still view expired posts if they have the direct link?

No, Once the expiration time passes and the post is visited (to trigger expiration), it’s set to draft. It will show a 404 for all non-logged-in users. Admins can still access it in the dashboard.

Where can I view a tutorial?

You’ll find a full usage tutorial under Settings → Tutorial (TW LEM), including a Video Tutorial

Can I bulk edit or set expiration dates for multiple posts?

Currently, expiration is set individually per post via the post editor. Bulk editing is not available yet.

Can I change how the expiration is handled (like deleting the post instead)?

Not yet. Future versions may offer customizable expiration actions like trashing, deleting, or redirecting.

Can I configure the expiration behavior?

Currently, there is no settings page. A future update may include options for default expiration times or behavior.

Changelog

1.3.1

  • Content and UI improvements

1.3.0

  • Added Upgrade to Pro option

1.2.0

  • Major Plugin Support Portal enhancement: more reliable connection.

1.1.1

  • WordPress 7.1 compatibility check
  • Bug Fixes

1.1.0

  • Plugin support system is integrated with consent.

1.0.4

  • Improved security by adding permission checks and enforcing server-side consent validation.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Screenshot 1: Example of Link Expiration field displayed on a edit post.
Screenshot 1: Example of Link Expiration field displayed on a edit post.
Screenshot 2: Example of Link Expiration field displayed on a Quick edit post.
Screenshot 2: Example of Link Expiration field displayed on a Quick edit post.
Screenshot 3: Plugin Tutorial page in the WordPress dashboard.
Screenshot 3: Plugin Tutorial page in the WordPress dashboard.

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FAQ

TW Link Expiration Manager: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026

Is TW Link Expiration Manager free?

Yes. TW Link Expiration Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is TW Link Expiration Manager safe to use in 2026?

TW Link Expiration Manager is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

How many websites use TW Link Expiration Manager?

TW Link Expiration Manager is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,068 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 186 times in the last 30 days.

Does TW Link Expiration Manager work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested TW Link Expiration Manager up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

What PHP version does TW Link Expiration Manager need?

TW Link Expiration Manager requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was TW Link Expiration Manager last updated?

The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on October 6, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

Who makes TW Link Expiration Manager?

TW Link Expiration Manager is developed and maintained by Technology Wisdom.

What are the best alternatives to TW Link Expiration Manager?

The most popular alternatives to TW Link Expiration Manager are Duplicate and Auto Draft Cl… (100+ installs) and MonkeyDesign Content Expiry (<10 installs).

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