Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#6441
Peak #6441
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All-time downloads
52.6K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Auto Prune Posts currently ranks #6441 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v3.1.1, shipped on Nov 11, 2025 (270 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | ramon fincken |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1.1 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-11 |
| Added to directory | 2010-10-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Auto deletes expires (prunes) posts after a certain amount of time. On a per category basis (single category, or all at once.
Frequently asked questions
Is Auto Prune Posts a free plugin?
Yes — Auto Prune Posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Auto Prune Posts?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Auto Prune Posts?
As of August 7, 2026, Auto Prune Posts ranks #6441 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Auto Prune Posts last updated?
Auto Prune Posts was last updated on November 11, 2025 (version 3.1.1). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Auto Prune Posts?
Auto Prune Posts is developed by ramon fincken. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2010.
