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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Backwards Compatible Permalinks (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
View Custom Post Type Permalinks
VS
Backwards Compatible Permalinks

Backwards Compatible Permalinks

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Backwards Compatible Permalinks

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Backwards Compatible Permalinks has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Backwards Compatible PermalinksN/A
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Backwards Compatible Permalinks0
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Backwards Compatible Permalinks0
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Backwards Compatible Permalinks1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Backwards Compatible PermalinksN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Backwards Compatible Permalinks7 years ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Backwards Compatible Permalinks2019
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Backwards Compatible Permalinks7 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Backwards Compatible Permalinks4.8+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Backwards Compatible Permalinks5.6+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Backwards Compatible PermalinksFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Backwards Compatible Permalinks0.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

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

Backwards Compatible Permalinks

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
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.

Backwards Compatible Permalinks Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Backwards Compatible Permalinks more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Backwards Compatible Permalinks has 0. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Backwards Compatible Permalinks?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Backwards Compatible Permalinks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Backwards Compatible Permalinks free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Backwards Compatible Permalinks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Backwards Compatible Permalinks?
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 Backwards Compatible Permalinks was last updated 7 years ago.

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