Kronos Automatic Post Expirator 1.2.8

Kronos Automatic Post Expirator is a WordPress plugin designed to automatically expire posts after a specified period. This can be particularly useful for managing time-sensitive content, such as promotions, events, or news articles that are no longer relevant after a certain date.

Key Features of Kronos Automatic Post Expirator:

1. Automatic Expiration: The plugin allows you to set an expiration date and time for your posts. Once the specified time is reached, the post will be automatically unpublished, moved to the trash, or changed to a draft.
2. Flexible Expiration Options: You can choose different actions to be taken when a post expires:
   • Unpublish: The post will be unpublished and will no longer be visible on the front end.
   • Move to Trash: The post will be moved to the trash, where it can be restored or permanently deleted.
   • Change to Draft: The post will be reverted to a draft status, allowing you to make further edits before republishing.
3. Bulk Expiration: You can set expiration dates for multiple posts at once using the bulk edit feature, saving time when managing large numbers of posts.
4. Custom Post Types: The plugin supports custom post types, so you can expire not just regular posts but also custom content types.
5. Scheduling: You can schedule posts to expire at a specific date and time, giving you precise control over when content is removed.
6. User Roles: The plugin allows you to control which user roles can set expiration dates, ensuring that only authorized users can manage post expiration.
7. Email Notifications: Optionally, you can set up email notifications to be sent when a post expires, keeping you informed about content changes.

How to Use Kronos Automatic Post Expirator:

1. Install and Activate: Install the plugin from the WordPress plugin repository and activate it.
2. Set Expiration Date: When editing a post, you’ll find an option to set an expiration date and time. Choose the desired action (unpublish, move to trash, or change to draft) and save your changes.
3. Bulk Edit: If you need to set expiration dates for multiple posts, use the bulk edit feature in the posts list to apply expiration settings to several posts at once.
4. Monitor Expired Posts: Once posts expire, they will be handled according to the action you selected. You can review expired posts in the trash or drafts section, depending on your settings.

Use Cases:

• Promotions and Sales: Automatically remove expired promotions or sales offers from your website.
• Events: Unpublish event announcements after the event has passed.
• News Articles: Archive old news articles that are no longer relevant.
• Seasonal Content: Manage seasonal content that should only be available during specific times of the year.

Kronos Automatic Post Expirator is a handy tool for WordPress users who need to manage the lifecycle of their content efficiently, ensuring that outdated information is automatically removed or archived.