Custom Post Type Editor vs Shipping Method Description for… (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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Shipping Method Description for…

Shipping Method Description for…

5(8)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shipping Method Description for… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 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 Shipping Method Description for… has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…5/5
Total Reviews
14Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…8
Active Installs
2.0K+Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…1.0K+
Total Downloads
69K+Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…10K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…N/A
Last Updated
1 year agoCustom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…3 years ago
First Released
2012Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…2021
Age
14 yearsCustom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…5 years
WP Requires
6.0+Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…5.3+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…Free
Latest Version
1.6.1Custom Post Type Editor
Shipping Method Description for…1.2.6

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Editor

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

Shipping Method Description for…

5/5(8 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.

Shipping Method Description for… Reviews

by Vertiges

Lightweight and works perfectly!

Thank you!

by vinayakn

Great plugin

Thank you so much for this great plugin. I would like to request the developer “Please make this plugin compatible with WCFM plugin”.

by kinduweb

Irreplaceable Plugin!

Thanks a lot for this plugin. Really simple but great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Editor or Shipping Method Description for… more popular?
Custom Post Type Editor has 2.0K+ active installations while Shipping Method Description for… 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 Shipping Method Description for…?
Custom Post Type Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Shipping Method Description for… has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Editor and Shipping Method Description for… free?
Custom Post Type Editor is free and Shipping Method Description for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Editor or Shipping Method Description for…?
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 Shipping Method Description for… was last updated 3 years ago.

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