Custom Post Type Editor vs Rename Taxonomies by WebMan (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Custom Post Type Editor
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Rename Taxonomies by WebMan has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Custom Post Type Editor leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Editor has accumulated 69K+ total downloads while Rename Taxonomies by WebMan has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Post Type Editor | Rename Taxonomies by WebMan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 69K+ | ◄ | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.3.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Custom Post Type Editor averaged approximately 9 daily downloads while Rename Taxonomies by WebMan averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
Custom Post Type Editor Reviews
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
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
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.
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan Reviews
Useful plugin and a great support
Useful plugin and a great support
Deserves more reviews
Does exactly as prescribed. Thank you
Easy and nice plugin!
Super plugin! It works perfect!
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