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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Custom Fields Permalink 2 (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Permalinks

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8(71)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Custom Fields Permalink 2

Custom Fields Permalink 2

4.6(5)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Type Permalinks has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Custom Fields Permalink 2 has 7.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Fields Permalink 24.6/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Fields Permalink 25
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Fields Permalink 2600
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Fields Permalink 27.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Fields Permalink 2N/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Fields Permalink 27 years ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Fields Permalink 22018
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Fields Permalink 28 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Fields Permalink 24.5.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Fields Permalink 25.3+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Fields Permalink 2Free
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Fields Permalink 21.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8/5(71 reviews)
5
92%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%

Custom Fields Permalink 2

4.6/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Permalinks Reviews

by equalityaccessibility

You guys are the best! So simple..

I was amazed how easy that was, An hour of so of searchings has gone to an end with this plugin. Highly recommend!

by barnabas1

Fantastic

I was able to set it up in 3 minutes and get my desired output. I can’t thank you enough Hiroshi!

by daneloctober

This Plugin is a Lifesaver

I was thinking of coding my own stuff for the permalinks but eh. THIS is the way. Hahaha! Thank you so much for this! Saved me HOURS and HOURS of work.

Custom Fields Permalink 2 Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Fields Permalink 2 more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Custom Fields Permalink 2 has 600. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Fields Permalink 2?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Custom Fields Permalink 2 has a 4.6/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Custom Fields Permalink 2 free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Custom Fields Permalink 2 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Fields Permalink 2?
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 Permalinks was last updated 4 days ago and Custom Fields Permalink 2 was last updated 7 years ago.

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