Media Expirator
v0.2by Marco Alluvion · updated 11 years ago
Media Expirator plugin allows users to set expiration dates for media library items.
- Rank
- #16,032
- Down21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 123
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,202 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Expirator at a glance
Media Expirator is a WordPress plugin by Marco Alluvion with 100+ active installs, the #16,032 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2 came out on Oct 19, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 34 plugins tagged “expiration”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats103 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Expirator |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 123 · -5.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 123 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 124 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 124 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 127 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 127 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 127 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 127 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 130 |
Rank over time
#16,032 · down 154 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,032 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,011 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,007 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,028 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,816 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,826 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,810 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,763 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,777 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,769 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,807 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,778 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,883 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,878 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.08% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 9, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 19, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Expirator
How many websites use Media Expirator?
Media Expirator is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,032 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Expirator been downloaded?
6,202 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Media Expirator last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Oct 19, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Media Expirator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Expirator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Media Expirator still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Expirator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Media Expirator?
The plugins most like Media Expirator, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Library Assistant (70K+) and Phoenix Media Rename (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 123 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | Marco Alluvion |
| First released | Oct 9, 2015 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2015 |
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