Post Expiry Scheduler
v1.0.1by Volt Blocks · updated 1 year ago
Automatically expire posts by moving them to draft status based on expiry date/time.
- Rank
- #44,870
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 659
- 659 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Expiry Scheduler at a glance
Post Expiry Scheduler is a WordPress plugin by Volt Blocks with 10+ active installs, the #44,870 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Oct 27, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 18 plugins tagged “expiry”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Expiry Scheduler |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#44,870 · up 1,067 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #44,870 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,316 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #35,691 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,059 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,121 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,093 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,579 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,937 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #45937 → #35691
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 27, 2025
- Last updated
- Oct 27, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Expiry Scheduler
How many websites use Post Expiry Scheduler?
Post Expiry Scheduler is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #44,870 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Expiry Scheduler been downloaded?
659 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post Expiry Scheduler last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Oct 27, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Post Expiry Scheduler compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Expiry Scheduler’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.
Is Post Expiry Scheduler still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Expiry Scheduler have?
No one has reviewed Post Expiry Scheduler on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post Expiry Scheduler?
The plugins most like Post Expiry Scheduler, by the tags they share, are Publish to Schedule (3K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and YARPP (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 659 |
| Author | Volt Blocks |
| First released | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2025 |
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