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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Speed Contact Bar (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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Speed Contact Bar

Speed Contact Bar

4.6(56)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Speed Contact Bar

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 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Speed Contact Bar has 278K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Speed Contact Bar4.6/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Speed Contact Bar56
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Speed Contact Bar5.0K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Speed Contact Bar278K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Speed Contact BarN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Speed Contact Bar4 months ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Speed Contact Bar2014
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Speed Contact Bar12 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Speed Contact Bar3.5+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Speed Contact Bar5.2+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Speed Contact BarFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Speed Contact Bar6.13.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

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

Speed Contact Bar

4.6/5(56 reviews)
5
86%
4
2%
3
7%
2
2%
1
4%

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.

Speed Contact Bar Reviews

by ankitdulal11

Nice

hello sir. Can we have new youtube icon. Very nice plugin. I recommend all.

by cpuargentina

Very good!

It’s a very good free plugin, with the same or higher level than similar commercial plugins. The only thing that I would highly recommend adding is the ability to put the bar on the sides of the page.

by prosektorium

Awesome plugin!

I recommend for everyone! Great and helpful support! Thank U!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Speed Contact Bar more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Speed Contact Bar has 5.0K+. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Speed Contact Bar?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Speed Contact Bar has a 4.6/5 rating from 56 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Speed Contact Bar free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Speed Contact Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Speed Contact Bar?
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 Speed Contact Bar was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.