Auto Post Expire
v1.2by ninjatech24 · updated 1 year ago
Sets an expiration date for posts, auto moving them to draft after the set period.
- Rank
- #6,582
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,230
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,729 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Auto Post Expire at a glance
Auto Post Expire is a WordPress plugin by ninjatech24 with 1K+ active installs, the #6,582 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2 came out on Jun 20, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “auto expire”. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats192 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto Post Expire |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,229 · -3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,229 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,228 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,233 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,229 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,229 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,227 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,227 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,228 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,224 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,230 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,267 |
Rank over time
#6,582 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,582 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,593 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,582 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,581 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,574 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,592 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,581 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,605 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,597 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,598 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,600 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,620 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,604 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,598 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.49% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.92% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6604 → #6574
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.297%
- Other2.8%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Nov 29, 2024
- Last updated
- Jun 20, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto Post Expire
How many websites use Auto Post Expire?
Auto Post Expire is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,582 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto Post Expire been downloaded?
4,729 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Auto Post Expire last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jun 20, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Auto Post Expire compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto Post Expire’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.
Does Auto Post Expire have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Auto Post Expire. See its security record
Is Auto Post Expire still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto Post Expire have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Post Expire?
The plugins most like Auto Post Expire, by the tags they share, are WP Post Expires (2K+), Expire Sticky Posts (900+) and Expiring Posts (1K+). 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 | ≈ 1,230 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | ninjatech24 |
| First released | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 20, 2025 |
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