Auto Delete Post – Ultimate plugin for deleting a post automatically

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About this tool

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 Perfect for time-sensitive content, temporary posts, or automatically cleaning up outdated material.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

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Getting started

The easy way. 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. That’s it, Auto Delete Post Plugin is now activated on your site! The hard way.. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this plugin compatible on latest WordPress ? Yes Can I choose which post types are affected by auto-deletion? 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. What happens when a post is scheduled for deletion? 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. Can I schedule multiple posts for deletion at once? Yes, you can use the quick edit functionality on the posts list page to set deletion times for multiple posts quickly. Can I cancel an auto-deletion after scheduling it? 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. Can I redirect my deleted post or pages? Yes, you can set a specific post or page for post redirection when user tries to visit deleted post/page. Can I delete attached media files when I permanently delete a post? Yes, enable the “Delete Attached Media” option in settings. When a post is permanently deleted, its attached media files (featured image and any files attached to that post, of any file type) will also be deleted — but only if they aren’t still in use by another post, page, or public post type. What does the User Cleanup setting do? Enabling “User Cleanup” in the plugin settings lets the plugin automatically delete users who haven’t logged in for a number of days you specify. You can set the inactivity threshold in days, and choose which user role(s) the cleanup should target, so other roles are left untouched. What happens to a deleted user’s posts? Before a user is deleted, the plugin reassigns any posts they authored to the current admin account, so their content stays on the site instead of being removed or left without an author.

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