Auto Delete Post – Ultimate plugin for deleting a post automatically
by Shahadat Hossain
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 Perfect for time-sensitive content, temporary posts, or automatically cleaning up outdated material.
Key Features:
* Schedule automatic deletion for any post, page, or custom post type
* Choose between moving posts to trash or permanent deletion
* Support for all public post types in WordPress
* Dedicated settings page to configure which post types to include
* Custom meta box on post edit screen to set deletion time
* Quick edit functionality for bulk scheduling
* Custom column showing scheduled deletion times
* Real-time reliable deletion processing
* Automatic removal of deletion schedule when posts are restored from trash
* Set post redirection option trying to visit deleted post/page
* Delete attached media files while deleting any post
* Enable User Cleanup to automatically delete users who have been inactive for a set number of days
* Target specific user roles for cleanup, leaving other roles untouched
* Automatically reassign a deleted user’s posts to the current admin account
Screenshots
Set the default time zone from the WordPress settings option to work correctly according to your timezone
Select any post types where you want to enable this functionality and choose between moving to trash or permanent deletion in the plugin settings.
Select a time and date from the custom meta box field of this plugin on the post edit screen.
You can also select the time from the quick edit option, no need to go to the edit section of any post.
View post deletion time in the right column of all post list page.
Select any post or page that you may want to set as post redirection.
Enable "Delete Attached Media" to automatically remove unused attachments when a post is permanently deleted.
Enable "User Cleanup" to automatically delete users inactive for a set number of days, target specific roles, and reassign their posts to the current admin.