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Simple Post Expiration

by Syed Balkhi

4.6★ (7 ratings)  ·  Current rank #9417

Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9417
Peak #9408
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
16.9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Simple Post Expiration currently ranks #9417 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #9408, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Oct 10, 2016 (3,589 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.

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Details

AuthorSyed Balkhi
Current version1.0.1
Versions released2
Last updated2016-10-10
Added to directory2014-08-19
Requires WordPress3.6+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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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

Is Simple Post Expiration a free plugin?

Yes — Simple Post Expiration is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Simple Post Expiration?

WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.

How popular is Simple Post Expiration?

As of August 8, 2026, Simple Post Expiration ranks #9417 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9408.

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.