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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Custom Meta Widget (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
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Custom Meta Widget

Custom Meta Widget

5(23)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Meta Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) while Custom Post Type Permalinks leads in active installations (200K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Custom Meta Widget has 218K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Meta Widget5/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Meta Widget23
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Meta Widget8.0K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Meta Widget218K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Meta WidgetN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Meta Widget8 years ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Meta Widget2011
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Meta Widget15 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Meta Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Meta Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Meta WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Meta Widget1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

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

Custom Meta Widget

5/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
4%
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.

Custom Meta Widget Reviews

by cocq

good……

but only one custom link can be added 🙁

by ilbazardimari

Semplice e essenziale

Un plugin semplice e leggero, ma utilissimo e essenziale per un sito. Grazie!

by Muge

Great convenience!

I didn’t need to do anything else other than activating the plugin. The meta menu with Feeds and WordPress.org link where gone. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Meta Widget more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Custom Meta Widget has 8.0K+. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Meta Widget?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Custom Meta Widget has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Custom Meta Widget free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Custom Meta Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Meta Widget?
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 Custom Meta Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

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