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

Custom Post Type Editor

4.9(14)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Rename Taxonomies by WebMan

Rename Taxonomies by WebMan

5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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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

Rating
4.9/5Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan5/5
Total Reviews
14Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan6
Active Installs
2.0K+Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan1.0K+
Total Downloads
69K+Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan18K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebManN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoCustom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan3 months ago
First Released
2012Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan2016
Age
14 yearsCustom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan10 years
WP Requires
6.0+Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan7.0+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebManFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Custom Post Type Editor
Rename Taxonomies by WebMan1.3.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Editor

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

Rename Taxonomies by WebMan

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

Rename Taxonomies by WebMan Reviews

by johnnychaos

Useful plugin and a great support

Useful plugin and a great support

by tonymanc

Deserves more reviews

Does exactly as prescribed. Thank you

by kibus90

Easy and nice plugin!

Super plugin! It works perfect!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Editor or Rename Taxonomies by WebMan more popular?
Custom Post Type Editor has 2.0K+ active installations while Rename Taxonomies by WebMan has 1.0K+. Custom Post Type Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Editor or Rename Taxonomies by WebMan?
Custom Post Type Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Rename Taxonomies by WebMan has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Editor and Rename Taxonomies by WebMan free?
Custom Post Type Editor is free and Rename Taxonomies by WebMan is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Editor or Rename Taxonomies by WebMan?
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?
Custom Post Type Editor was last updated 1 year ago and Rename Taxonomies by WebMan was last updated 3 months ago.

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