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# Archived Post Status

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## Archive content with Archived Post Status

WordPress supports a publishing [workflow](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/post-status/#workflow) by marking content with a post status:

* 3 for **pre-published** states: *draft*, *pending*, and *future.* These are editable and *pre*-viewable, not yet ready for public view.
* 2 types of **published** statuses: *publish* and *private*. These are editable and viewable to the public or specific users.
* 1 **non-published** status: *trash*. Trashed content is not editable or viewable and [automatically deleted](https://codex.wordpress.org/Trash_status#Default_Days_before_Permanently_Deleted) after 30 days.

The one thing missing here is a status for content that is *viewable* but **not** editable.

### **Introducing the Archive**

The 'archive' status marks content to a ***post*****-published** state, viewable to some but no longer edited. Examples might include: 

* an out-of-date walkthrough
* a review of a discontinued product
* a rough draft replaced with a final version
* an old, time-specific post that is now irrelevant

Whatever the reason, incorporating the 'Archive' status can be a useful addition to your WordPress editing workflow.

Dive into the following pages for how to use and extend the plugin to fit your needs.