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Post Type Switcher vs Content Restrict (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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Content Restrict

Content Restrict

5(7)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Content Restrict has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Content Restrict has 6.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Content Restrict5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Content Restrict7
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Content Restrict30
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Content Restrict6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Content RestrictN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Content Restrict12 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Content Restrict2014
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Content Restrict12 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Content Restrict3.0.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Content Restrictfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Content RestrictFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Content Restrict0.1

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Content Restrict

5/5(7 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!

Content Restrict Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Content Restrict more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Content Restrict has 30. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Content Restrict?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Content Restrict has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Content Restrict free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Content Restrict is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Content Restrict?
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 Content Restrict was last updated 12 years ago.

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