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Post Type Switcher vs Admin Collapse Subpages (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Post Type Switcher

Post Type Switcher

4.7(253)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Admin Collapse Subpages

Admin Collapse Subpages

4.9(20)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Collapse Subpages has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 20 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Admin Collapse Subpages has 47K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Admin Collapse Subpages4.9/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Admin Collapse Subpages20
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Admin Collapse Subpages4.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Admin Collapse Subpages47K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Admin Collapse SubpagesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Admin Collapse Subpages6 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Admin Collapse Subpages2011
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Admin Collapse Subpages15 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Admin Collapse Subpages4.6+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Admin Collapse Subpagesfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Admin Collapse SubpagesFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Admin Collapse Subpages2.4

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

4.7/5(253 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Admin Collapse Subpages

4.9/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Post Type Switcher Reviews

by rmschwartz

Saves Me Big Trouble

The WordPress Dashboard is busy, and I don’t always pay attention to whether I’m working on pages or posts. When I goof up, I can fix the problem instantaneously. With out it — well — life is not so g

by holafreak

Great plugin

I’ve used this plugin for a while now and it’s amazing. Saves me a ton of time and is simply straightforward.

by Roice

Thanks so much – that really saved me!

It does exactly what it’s supposed to. Thanks a lot!

Admin Collapse Subpages Reviews

by joshfg

Still working great in April 2024

Works without any issues for me in WordPress 6.4.4 I added some custom backend CSS (via the Code Snippets plugin) to style it with the eye/visibility icons and semi opaque descriptions for a more

by bizwizkid

Works Great – Mid-2022 v6.0

I’m using this plugin and it’s a godsend. Just install and view your Pages section in your backend Administration area. You can expand/collapse all, or click on individual page headings and the usua

by maxichz

alt nicht aktualisiert funktioniert nicht

läuft nicht unter WP Version 5.5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Admin Collapse Subpages more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Admin Collapse Subpages has 4.0K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Admin Collapse Subpages?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Admin Collapse Subpages has a 4.9/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Admin Collapse Subpages free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Admin Collapse Subpages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Admin Collapse Subpages?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Post Type Switcher was last updated 1 week ago and Admin Collapse Subpages was last updated 6 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.