Custom PHP Settings vs Custom Posts Per Page (2026)

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

Custom PHP Settings

Custom PHP Settings

4.4(15)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months 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 Posts Per Page has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 12 reviews) while Custom PHP Settings leads in active installations (10K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom PHP Settings has accumulated 408K+ total downloads while Custom Posts Per Page has 37K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page4.8/5
Total Reviews
15Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page12
Active Installs
10K+Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page900
Total Downloads
408K+Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page37K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per PageN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoCustom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page11 years ago
First Released
2019Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page2011
Age
7 yearsCustom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page15 years
WP Requires
4.1.0+Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Pagefalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per PageFree
Latest Version
2.4.1Custom PHP Settings
Custom Posts Per Page1.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom PHP Settings

4.4/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

Custom Posts Per Page

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

Recent Reviews

Custom PHP Settings Reviews

by picklypickle

very bad

THE worst

by cantoute

Bad got worse

The plugin is badly coded… could be handy but since last updates it has decided you needed a premium to set vars like post_max_size This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by cantoute

by deffectrix

Amazing so Simple

This is an awesome plugin, works like a charm. Thank you. This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by deffectrix.

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Despite this being “out-of-date” this plug-in solved a problem for me.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 PHP Settings or Custom Posts Per Page more popular?
Custom PHP Settings has 10K+ active installations while Custom Posts Per Page has 900. Custom PHP Settings is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom PHP Settings or Custom Posts Per Page?
Custom PHP Settings has a 4.4/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Custom Posts Per Page has a 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Custom PHP Settings and Custom Posts Per Page free?
Custom PHP Settings 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 PHP Settings 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 PHP Settings was last updated 4 months ago and Custom Posts Per Page was last updated 11 years ago.

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