Post Types Unlimited vs Custom Post Type Editor (2026)

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

Post Types Unlimited

Post Types Unlimited

5(9)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Custom Post Type Editor

Custom Post Type Editor

4.9(14)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Types Unlimited has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Types Unlimited has accumulated 143K+ total downloads while Custom Post Type Editor has 69K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor4.9/5
Total Reviews
9Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor14
Active Installs
10K+Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor2.0K+
Total Downloads
143K+Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor69K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type EditorN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoPost Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor1 year ago
First Released
2019Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor2012
Age
7 yearsPost Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor14 years
WP Requires
5.7+Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editorfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type EditorFree
Latest Version
1.2.8Post Types Unlimited
Custom Post Type Editor1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Post Types Unlimited

5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Custom Post Type Editor

4.9/5(14 reviews)
5
93%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Post Types Unlimited Reviews

by Paul Bursnall

Superb Plugin

The gold standard of custom post type plugins. PTU is intuitive and easy to configure, works flawlessly with any theme, and follows the native WordPress UI. Where the plugin really shines though is wh

by Michael

Great Custom Post Plugin

I have found this custom post type plugin to be extrememly useful and easy to use. Goes well with the Total Theme (since it is from the same author) but also works well with other themes. This is a mu

by aggk

Excellent!

Very handy, does the job perfectly! Thank you!

Custom Post Type Editor Reviews

by photoMaldives

Should be part of WP core! Simple, useful, essential. 5/5

I was just wondering why I couldn’t find these settings on a new WP install … I’ve had this plugin installed for many years on my main (old) site that I was thinking these features were built-in to WP

by Anonymous User 7658014

Had to rename default Posts post type while drunk—worked!

I was tinkering with events plugins and finally found they were all over-qualified for what I needed. After spending 10 minutes with some serious thinking over a Rum Orange, I decided I actually didn

by antlavant

Exactly what I needed

Allows you to edit the CPT (Custom Post Types) that you get with most themes. Change their names and other elements to suit your needs. Great plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Types Unlimited or Custom Post Type Editor more popular?
Post Types Unlimited has 10K+ active installations while Custom Post Type Editor has 2.0K+. Post Types Unlimited is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Types Unlimited or Custom Post Type Editor?
Post Types Unlimited has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Custom Post Type Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Post Types Unlimited and Custom Post Type Editor free?
Post Types Unlimited is free and Custom Post Type Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Types Unlimited or Custom Post Type Editor?
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 Types Unlimited was last updated 10 months ago and Custom Post Type Editor was last updated 1 year ago.

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