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Post Type Switcher vs Better REST API Featured Images (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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VS
Better REST API Featured Images

Better REST API Featured Images

5(11)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Better REST API Featured Images has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Better REST API Featured Images has 59K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Better REST API Featured Images5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Better REST API Featured Images11
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
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Better REST API Featured Images2.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Better REST API Featured Images59K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Better REST API Featured ImagesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Better REST API Featured Images9 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Better REST API Featured Images2015
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Better REST API Featured Images11 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Better REST API Featured Images4.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Better REST API Featured Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Better REST API Featured ImagesFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Better REST API Featured Images1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Better REST API Featured Images

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
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!

Better REST API Featured Images Reviews

by alexkone

Awesome

Definitely what I wanted. Essential for get images per posts. Thanks a lot

by wpramones

It should be core in the next WordPress version!

Makes retrieving post images much faster.

by alexwcoleman

Should be core

what else to say – it works. Should be core too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Better REST API Featured Images more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Better REST API Featured Images has 2.0K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Better REST API Featured Images?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Better REST API Featured Images has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Better REST API Featured Images free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Better REST API Featured Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Better REST API Featured Images?
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 Better REST API Featured Images was last updated 9 years ago.

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