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Post Type Switcher vs Breadcrumbs Shortcode (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
Breadcrumbs Shortcode

Breadcrumbs Shortcode

5(3)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Breadcrumbs Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Breadcrumbs Shortcode has 6.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Breadcrumbs Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Breadcrumbs Shortcode3
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Breadcrumbs Shortcode100
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Breadcrumbs Shortcode6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Breadcrumbs ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Breadcrumbs Shortcode1 year ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Breadcrumbs Shortcode2018
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Breadcrumbs Shortcode8 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Breadcrumbs Shortcode6.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Breadcrumbs Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Breadcrumbs ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Breadcrumbs Shortcode1.48

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Breadcrumbs Shortcode

5/5(3 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!

Breadcrumbs Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Breadcrumbs Shortcode more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Breadcrumbs Shortcode has 100. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Breadcrumbs Shortcode?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Breadcrumbs Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Breadcrumbs Shortcode free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Breadcrumbs Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Breadcrumbs Shortcode?
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 Breadcrumbs Shortcode was last updated 1 year ago.

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