Controlling content visibility is a powerful ability in managing any WordPress site…
Why Expire Posts in WordPress?
WordPress sites have several potential uses cases for expiring content…
Method 1: MemberPress for Access Control
MemberPress makes it easy to expire content based on user permissions. Here‘s why it‘s the best choice…
Step-by-Step Guide
- Install and activate MemberPress
- Configure license and payment methods
- Create subscriber membership plans
- Set up access rules with expiration dates
- Match posts to access rules
- Block partial content with short lifespans
Method 2: PublishPress Future for Simple Expiration
If you only need basic post expiration by date, PublishPress Future has you covered…
Configuration Walkthrough
- Install and activate the plugin
- Set global expiration defaults
- Expire posts by date
Method 3: PublishPress Revisions to Update Content
PublishPress Revisions takes a unique approach to expiration by scheduling content changes…
How to Use Revisions
- Install and activate
- Duplicate post as a revision
- Set revision publish date
- Preview content update
Plugin Comparison
| Feature | MemberPress | PublishPress Future | PublishPress Revisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access rules | ✅ | ||
| Paid memberships | ✅ | ||
| Partial blocking | ✅ | ||
| Bulk post expiration | ✅ | ||
| Content updates | ✅ |
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Final Thoughts
In closing, WordPress offers excellent built-in support for expiring content…
Additional supporting evidence and expert recommendations
