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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Simple Map (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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Simple Map

Simple Map

4.7(12)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Simple Map

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Simple Map has 335K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Map4.7/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Map12
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Map10K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Simple Map335K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Simple MapN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
◄
Simple Map8 years ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Map2012
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Map14 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Map3.9+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Mapfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Simple MapFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Simple Map4.9.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

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

Simple Map

4.7/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

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.

Simple Map Reviews

by FUKAZAWA Kojiro

Thanks! Google API Key setting has come!

I waiting a long time this feature! Thank you for your update!

by Arnegger

Works PERFECT!!! THANKs for this awesome Plugin!

I was looking for something simple, where I could add a short code into a page. Without any complicated plug-in settings or anything else. Everything can be set up and run very simple within the short

by cageehv

Works as promised

Nice, simple plugin! Keep up the great work! Rolf

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Simple Map more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Simple Map 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 Simple Map?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Simple Map has a 4.7/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Simple Map free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Simple Map is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Simple Map?
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 Simple Map was last updated 8 years ago.

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