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Auto Delete Post is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that automatically deletes posts, pages, and custom post types after a specified time. Set a deletion date and time when publishing content, and the plugin will automatically remove it when the specified time arrives. Perfect for time-sensitive content, temporary posts, or automatically cleaning up outdated material.<\/p>\n\n

Key Features:<\/strong>\n* Schedule automatic deletion for any post, page, or custom post type\n* Choose between moving posts to trash or permanent deletion\n* Support for all public post types in WordPress\n* Dedicated settings page to configure which post types to include\n* Custom meta box on post edit screen to set deletion time\n* Quick edit functionality for bulk scheduling\n* Custom column showing scheduled deletion times\n* Real-time reliable deletion processing\n* Automatic removal of deletion schedule when posts are restored from trash\n* Set post redirection option trying to visit deleted post\/page<\/p>\n\n\n

The easy way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Go to your WordPress Dashboard. Navigate to Plugins > Add New and then search for \"Auto Delete Post\". Click on Install and then Activate the Plugin.<\/p>\n\n

That's it, Auto Delete Post Plugin is now activated on your site!<\/p>\n\n

The hard way..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Download \"Auto Delete Post WordPress Plugin\" and then extract the zip file and just drop the contents in the wp-content\/plugins\/ directory of your WordPress installation and then activate the Plugin from Plugins page.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Is this plugin compatible on latest WordPress ?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes<\/p><\/dd>\n

Can I choose which post types are affected by auto-deletion?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes, you can select which post types should have the auto-deletion functionality available via the plugin's Settings page under the \"Auto Delete Posts\" menu.<\/p><\/dd>\n

What happens when a post is scheduled for deletion?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

You can choose whether posts should be moved to trash or permanently deleted when the scheduled time arrives. This is configured in the plugin's Settings page.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Can I schedule multiple posts for deletion at once?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes, you can use the quick edit functionality on the posts list page to set deletion times for multiple posts quickly.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Can I cancel an auto-deletion after scheduling it?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes, you can cancel an auto-deletion by removing the scheduled time from the post's edit screen or clearing the field in quick edit.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Can I redirect my deleted post or pages?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Yes, you can set a specific post or page for post redirection when user tries to visit deleted post\/page.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

1.1.8<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • Added post redirection option after for deleted post\/page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    1.1.7<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Updated the banner image<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.1.6<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Fixed fatal error caused by missing main class initialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.1.6<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Fixed fatal error caused by missing main class initialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.1.5<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Checked compatibility with latest version of WP<\/li>\n
          • Updated tested up to version to 6.7.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.1.4<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Added date time field in the quick edit section of post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.1.3<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Solved unable to restore post from trash issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Auto Delete Post is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that automatically deletes posts, pages, and custom post types after a specified time.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/162727","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162727"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/palashwpdev"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=162727"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=162727"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=162727"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=162727"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/it.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=162727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}