MSC Post Expiry

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MSC Post Expiry allows you to schedule automatic expiration for your posts and pages. Set an expiration date and time, and the plugin will automatically process the post when it expires.

Features:

Schedule post expiration dates and times
Choose expiration action: move to trash, permanently delete, convert to draft, change to private, move to category, or redirect only
Per-post expiry action override
Custom redirect URLs for expired posts
Conditional expiry rules (by category, tag, author, age, custom field)
Bulk expiry scheduling from the Posts list
Email notifications before posts expire
SEO handling for expired posts (noindex, canonical, status codes)
Expiry analytics dashboard with charts
Action history log
Configure which post types support expiry
Block editor sidebar panel
Automatic processing via WordPress cron
Full internationalization support with 12 languages
Developer-friendly with helper functions and hooks

Use Cases:

Temporary promotional content that should disappear automatically
Time-sensitive announcements
Seasonal content management
Event posts that should be archived
Automatic content cleanup
Redirect expired offers to current landing pages
Notify authors before their content expires

The plugin adds a “Post Expiry” panel to the block editor sidebar and a metabox in the classic editor where you can set the expiration date and time. Once the scheduled time passes, the plugin automatically processes the post according to your configured settings.

Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/.
Activate in the WordPress plugins screen.
Go to Settings > MSC Post Expiry to configure the plugin.
When editing a post or page, use the “Post Expiry” panel to set expiration dates.

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How do I set an expiration date for a post?

When editing a post or page, look for the “Post Expiry” panel in the block editor sidebar (or the metabox in the classic editor). Enter the date and time when you want the post to expire.

What happens when a post expires?

The plugin will perform one of several actions based on your settings:
* Move to Trash – The post is moved to trash and no longer visible to visitors
* Permanently Delete – The post is permanently deleted from your site
* Change to Draft – The post is changed to draft status and hidden from visitors
* Change to Private – The post is changed to private status
* Move to Category – The post is moved to a selected category
* Redirect Only – The post stays published but visitors are redirected to a specified URL

Can I set a different expiry action per post?

Yes! Each post can have its own expiry action, redirect URL, and target category. These override the global default.

Can I get notified before a post expires?

Yes. Enable email notifications in Settings. You can choose to notify the post author, site admin, or both, and configure how many days before expiry the notification is sent.

What are Smart Expiry Rules?

Smart Rules let you define automatic actions based on post properties. For example: “If a post is in the News category, move it to draft when it expires” or “If a post is older than 90 days, delete it permanently.” Rules are checked in priority order when a post expires, and the first matching rule overrides the default action.

How does the SEO feature work?

When a post expires, the plugin can automatically add noindex/nofollow meta tags, set a canonical URL (to home or category), and return a 410 Gone status code. Configure these in the SEO tab.

How often does the plugin check for expired posts?

The plugin checks for expired posts every 5 minutes (legacy date/time system) and every 15 minutes (timestamp system) using WordPress cron.

Can I choose which post types support expiry?

Yes! Go to Settings > MSC Post Expiry to configure which post types support expiration.

Is there a way to check if a post is expired?

Yes, developers can use the helper functions:
* mscpe_is_post_expired( $post_id ) – Check if a post is expired
* mscpe_get_expiry_datetime( $post_id ) – Get the expiry date and time
* mscpe_get_expiry_status( $post_id ) – Get human-readable expiry status
* mscpe_format_expiry_datetime( $date, $time ) – Format expiry date for display

Does this plugin work with custom post types?

Yes! You can configure the plugin to work with any public post type, including custom post types.

What languages are supported?

The plugin includes translations for 12 languages: German (Germany and Switzerland), Spanish (Spain and Mexico), French (France and Canada), Italian, Japanese, Dutch (Netherlands and Belgium), and Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil).