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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Custom Permalink Editor (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 Permalink Editor

Custom Permalink Editor

5(2)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Permalink Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Custom Post Type Permalinks leads in active installations (200K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Custom Permalink Editor has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Permalink Editor5/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Permalink Editor2
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Permalink Editor3.0K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Permalink Editor11K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Permalink EditorN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Custom Permalink Editor2 months ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Permalink Editor2021
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Permalink Editor5 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Permalink Editor5.4+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Permalink Editor7.4+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Permalink EditorFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Custom Permalink Editor1.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

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

Custom Permalink Editor

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Custom Permalink Editor Reviews

by Joynal Abedin

This plugin save my life

I am a developer and trying set custom permalink for my client from 3/4 days. then I found this plugin. Thanks Custom Permalink Editor team.

by salam91

Just Awesome

I was searching for a lightweight and secured permalink editor, luckily I found this, It’s fast and shows no issue yet. Great plugin. Thank you guys for, awesome work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Permalink Editor more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Custom Permalink Editor has 3.0K+. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Permalink Editor?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Custom Permalink Editor has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Custom Permalink Editor free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Custom Permalink Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Custom Permalink Editor?
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 Permalink Editor was last updated 2 months ago.

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