ContWiz Content Expiration Manager

FAQ

How do I set an expiry date on a post or page?

Open any post or page for editing. In the Block Editor, find the Content Expiry panel in the right-hand sidebar. In the Classic Editor, find the Content Expiry meta box below the Publish panel. Set a date and time, choose an expiry action, and save the post.

What expiry actions are available?

Three actions are available in the free plan:

• Move to Draft — unpublishes the post; it remains in WordPress but is no longer visible to visitors.
• Move to Trash — moves the post to the Trash; it will be permanently deleted after 30 days unless restored.
• Keep Published (Notify Only) — the post stays live and you receive an email so you can review it manually.

Will my content expire at the exact time I set?

Content expiration is processed by WordPress Cron (WP-Cron), which runs when your site receives a visitor. On sites with regular traffic, expiration is accurate to within one hour. For sites with very low traffic or for time-critical content, configure a real server cron job to call wp-cron.php on your desired schedule.

Can I automatically expire posts in bulk?

Yes. Go to Posts → All Posts (or Pages), check multiple posts, select Edit from the Bulk Actions dropdown, and set a shared expiry date and action. All selected posts will be updated at once.

Does the plugin send email reminders before content expires?

Yes. You will receive a daily digest email listing all posts and pages expiring within the next 7 days. A separate instant notification is sent when content actually expires and an action is applied. Both can be toggled on or off from the Notifications settings tab.

What timezone does the plugin use for expiration?

The plugin uses your site’s configured timezone, set under Settings → General in WordPress. All expiry dates and times you enter are interpreted in that timezone.

Does it work with the Classic Editor plugin?

Yes. When the Classic Editor plugin is active, expiry settings are managed through a dedicated meta box in the post editing sidebar.

Does this work on Custom Post Types?

The free plan supports Posts and Pages. Custom post type support is available in the upcoming Pro plan.

Can I undo an expiry action?

Yes. If a post was moved to Draft, change its status back to Published from the post list or editor. If it was moved to Trash, restore it from the Trash screen within 30 days before it is permanently deleted.

Will a post expire again if I republish it after expiration?

No. Once a post has been processed, an “expired” flag is set. Republishing the post will not re-trigger the expiry. To schedule a new expiration, open the post, set a new expiry date — this automatically clears the expired flag.

My emails are not being delivered. What should I do?

WordPress uses PHP mail() by default, which many web hosts block or send to spam. Install a free SMTP plugin such as WP Mail SMTP or FluentSMTP to route emails through a proper mail service. The plugin’s Notifications tab shows your current SMTP status and includes a Send Test Email button to verify delivery.

Is the plugin compatible with page builders like Elementor or Divi?

The free plan works with any theme or page builder since expiry is managed through post meta, not the page content itself. Native page builder integrations (for expiring individual sections or modules) are planned for the Pro version.