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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Remove CPT base (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
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Remove CPT base

Remove CPT base

5(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Remove CPT base

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Remove CPT base has a higher user rating (5/5 from 33 reviews) while Custom Post Type Permalinks leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Remove CPT base has 97K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
►
Remove CPT base5/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
◄
Remove CPT base33
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Remove CPT base10K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Remove CPT base97K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Remove CPT base0%
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
◄
Remove CPT base4 months ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Remove CPT base2017
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Remove CPT base9 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Remove CPT base3.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Remove CPT base5.6+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Remove CPT baseFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Remove CPT base6.7

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

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

Remove CPT base

5/5(33 reviews)
5
97%
4
3%
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.

Remove CPT base Reviews

by Konstantin Agafonov

Works well!

Works well for me!

by classikd

Very helpfull

Thank for the plugin.I struggled for hours to make the plugin work with Polylang and avoid 404s, for those who have the problem the solution is simple you have to go in Polylang settings and check the

by Gregoire Noyelle

Works like a charm

Thanks a lot @kubiq

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Remove CPT base more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Remove CPT base has 10K+. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Remove CPT base?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Remove CPT base has a 5/5 rating from 33 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Remove CPT base free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Remove CPT base is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Remove CPT base?
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 Remove CPT base was last updated 4 months ago.

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