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Custom Global Variables vs Custom Posts Per Page (2026)

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

Custom Global Variables

Custom Global Variables

5(10)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Custom Posts Per Page

Custom Posts Per Page

4.8(12)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Custom Posts Per Page

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Global Variables has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Global Variables has accumulated 20K+ total downloads while Custom Posts Per Page has 37K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Custom Global Variables
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Custom Posts Per Page4.8/5
Total Reviews
10Custom Global Variables
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Custom Posts Per Page12
Active Installs
5.0K+Custom Global Variables
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Custom Posts Per Page900
Total Downloads
20K+Custom Global Variables
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Custom Posts Per Page37K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Global Variables
Custom Posts Per PageN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoCustom Global Variables
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Custom Posts Per Page11 years ago
First Released
2016Custom Global Variables
Custom Posts Per Page2011
Age
10 yearsCustom Global Variables
Custom Posts Per Page15 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Custom Global Variables
Custom Posts Per Page4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Custom Global Variables
Custom Posts Per Pagefalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Global Variables
Custom Posts Per PageFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Custom Global Variables
Custom Posts Per Page1.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Global Variables

5/5(10 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Custom Posts Per Page

4.8/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Global Variables Reviews

Thanks For This GREAT Plugin!!!

I am not one to leave reviews. But have to let you all know what a Godsend this plugin has been to me and my team!! So simple, yet so effective. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

by Seb Fontan

The best custom shortcode plugin for agencies!

I’ve been using CGV for a few years now. At our agency, it’s become one of our go-to plugins and is installed on virtually all of our sites. No other plugin allows you to create and manage custom vari

by Leona

Exactly what I was looking for.

I needed a way of presenting some data in multiple locations, being a web developer I knew I could use variables but didn’t want to edit the core app or theme, so this fitted my requirements like a gl

Custom Posts Per Page Reviews

by MediaBarker

Still works great, even for 4.7.2

Despite this being “out-of-date” this plug-in solved a problem for me. And there have been no bad side effects. Thanks

by cyb3rnux

Awesome

It’s awesome and it works! can’t style css on it but i hope i’ll fix it someday..xD

by Christina

Saved a lot of time and is a great addition

Thank you so much for making this plugin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Global Variables or Custom Posts Per Page more popular?
Custom Global Variables has 5.0K+ active installations while Custom Posts Per Page has 900. Custom Global Variables is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Global Variables or Custom Posts Per Page?
Custom Global Variables has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Custom Posts Per Page has a 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Custom Global Variables and Custom Posts Per Page free?
Custom Global Variables is free and Custom Posts Per Page is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Global Variables or Custom Posts Per Page?
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 Global Variables was last updated 3 years ago and Custom Posts Per Page was last updated 11 years ago.

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