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Custom Post Type Maker vs JC Submenu (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Maker

Custom Post Type Maker

4.7(18)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Custom Post Type Maker
VS
JC Submenu

JC Submenu

4.6(49)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View JC Submenu

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Type Maker has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 18 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Maker has accumulated 157K+ total downloads while JC Submenu has 60K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Custom Post Type Maker
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JC Submenu4.6/5
Total Reviews
18Custom Post Type Maker
►
JC Submenu49
Active Installs
7.0K+Custom Post Type Maker
◄
JC Submenu4.0K+
Total Downloads
157K+Custom Post Type Maker
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JC Submenu60K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Maker
JC SubmenuN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoCustom Post Type Maker
◄
JC Submenu5 years ago
First Released
2013Custom Post Type Maker
JC Submenu2013
Age
13 yearsCustom Post Type Maker
JC Submenu13 years
WP Requires
3.0.0+Custom Post Type Maker
JC Submenu3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Post Type Maker
JC Submenufalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Maker
JC SubmenuFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Custom Post Type Maker
JC Submenu0.9.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Maker

4.7/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
11%
3
11%
2
0%
1
0%

JC Submenu

4.6/5(49 reviews)
5
86%
4
6%
3
0%
2
2%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Maker Reviews

by Shadhin chandra roy

Please release the new version soon

I have been using the plugin for a long time and I like everything. Please release the new version soon.

by infusednl

Awesome companion plugin for Oxygen Builder

Must-have plug-in for creating custom post types and custom taxonomies! I use it on almost every project in combination with Oxygen Builder and it just works flawless. Keep up the good work!

by Jaakko Pöntinen

Great

Well, this just worked. 🙂 Couldn’t be happier. Everything shows up correctly, things are rolling along – my project advances. I’d pay for a pro version – but please, make a perpetual license (make it

JC Submenu Reviews

by mdwish

No longer functional

I had high hopes for this app but it is completely non functional in wordpress 6.6.2

by gagan92wp

Super Plugin, Great Work.

Superb Plugin, Well designed and strongly developed. Thanks Team 🙂

by chusterclock

Almost perfect!!!

Great Plugin, very useful for big shops… The only thing missing for being perfect is ‘Menu Order’ option in ‘Populate from taxonomy’.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Maker or JC Submenu more popular?
Custom Post Type Maker has 7.0K+ active installations while JC Submenu has 4.0K+. Custom Post Type Maker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Maker or JC Submenu?
Custom Post Type Maker has a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews, while JC Submenu has a 4.6/5 rating from 49 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Maker and JC Submenu free?
Custom Post Type Maker is free and JC Submenu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Maker or JC Submenu?
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 Maker was last updated 3 years ago and JC Submenu was last updated 5 years ago.

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