Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Post Expiration currently ranks #9486 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9394, first reached on Aug 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 5 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 29% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Oct 10, 2016 (3,660 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #9486 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9566 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9409 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9407 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-30 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 16 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-30 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2 |
| 2025-01-31 | 5 |
| 2024-12-30 | 2 |
| 2024-11-28 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 4 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2014-08-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A simple plugin that allows you to set an expiration date on posts. Once a post is expired, "Expired" will be prefixed to the post title.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Post Expiration?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Post Expiration?
As of October 17, 2026, Simple Post Expiration ranks #9486 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9394.
When was Simple Post Expiration last updated?
Simple Post Expiration was last updated on October 10, 2016 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Post Expiration?
Simple Post Expiration is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2014.
