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Custom Post Type Maker vs W4 Post List (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
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W4 Post List

W4 Post List

4.7(93)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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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 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Maker has accumulated 157K+ total downloads while W4 Post List has 194K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Custom Post Type Maker
W4 Post List4.7/5
Total Reviews
18Custom Post Type Maker
►
W4 Post List93
Active Installs
7.0K+Custom Post Type Maker
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W4 Post List3.0K+
Total Downloads
157K+Custom Post Type Maker
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W4 Post List194K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Maker
W4 Post ListN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoCustom Post Type Maker
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W4 Post List1 month ago
First Released
2013Custom Post Type Maker
W4 Post List2010
Age
13 yearsCustom Post Type Maker
W4 Post List16 years
WP Requires
3.0.0+Custom Post Type Maker
W4 Post List5.8+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Post Type Maker
W4 Post List7.4+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Maker
W4 Post ListFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Custom Post Type Maker
W4 Post List2.5.5

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Maker

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

W4 Post List

4.7/5(93 reviews)
5
86%
4
8%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%

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

W4 Post List Reviews

by brasofilo

Great one

Very good plugin, simple and complete. It just gets the job done.

by Jakub

It has potential

The plugin has a lot of settings, really a lot. But I can’t make it work just to render a simple list of posts (without any filters or advanced settings). Seems broken a bit. But it has potential to b

by Airtrooper

This Needs Renamed

I’ve been searching high and low for a Knowledge Base category List plugin for several months, there are sooo many legacy, abandoned and over complicated ones out there. This is actually really easy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Maker or W4 Post List more popular?
Custom Post Type Maker has 7.0K+ active installations while W4 Post List has 3.0K+. Custom Post Type Maker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Maker or W4 Post List?
Custom Post Type Maker has a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews, while W4 Post List has a 4.7/5 rating from 93 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Maker and W4 Post List free?
Custom Post Type Maker is free and W4 Post List is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Maker or W4 Post List?
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 W4 Post List was last updated 1 month ago.

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