# VA Simple Expires

> VA Simple Expires has 800+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 7 reviews and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** VA Simple Expires shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**This is the fork of Simple Expires created by Mr. abmcr. Simple plugin which can set up the term of validity.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 8,946
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+16.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Dec 18, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kuck1u (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kuck1u/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/va-simple-expires/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automation/) | #33 | 644 |
| [expire](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expire/) | #7 | 25 |
| [expires](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expires/) | #1 | 5 |
| [expiring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expiring/) | #2 | 5 |
| [schedule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schedule/) | #17 | 190 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automation | >100 | 3,204 |
| expire | >100 | 2,154 |
| expires | >100 | 2,154 |
| expiring | >100 | 401 |
| schedule | >100 | 4,348 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [OttoKit: All-in-One Automation Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suretriggers/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Zapier for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zapier/) | 50K+ | 2.2/5 (72) | Jul 24, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Uncanny Automator – AI + Automation for WordPress / AI Agent, AI Page Builder, Free AI Usage Included](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uncanny-automator/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [MailerLite – WooCommerce integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-mailerlite/) | 30K+ | 2.8/5 (64) | Sep 1, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [WP Webhooks – Automate repetitive tasks by creating powerful automation workflows directly within WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-webhooks/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (55) | Jul 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Bit integrations – Form Integration, Webhook, Spreadsheets, CRM, LMS & Email Automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bit-integrations/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (160) | Sep 27, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [AI Puffer – Chat. Create. Automate. (formerly AI Power)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gpt3-ai-content-generator/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (165) | Oct 3, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [Thrive Automator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thrive-automator/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 4, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-theme-code/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (42) | Nov 28, 2023 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is VA Simple Expires safe to use in 2026?
VA Simple Expires shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use VA Simple Expires?
VA Simple Expires is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,946 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does VA Simple Expires work with WordPress 7.1?
VA Simple Expires is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was VA Simple Expires last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on December 18, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes VA Simple Expires?
VA Simple Expires is developed and maintained by kuck1u.

### What are the best alternatives to VA Simple Expires?
The most popular alternatives to VA Simple Expires are OttoKit: All-in-One Automat… (90K+ installs), Zapier for WordPress (50K+ installs) and Uncanny Automator (40K+ installs).


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