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Custom Post Type UI vs Post Type Switcher (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Custom Post Type UI

Custom Post Type UI

4.6(273)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Post Type Switcher

Post Type Switcher

4.7(253)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Type Switcher has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 253 reviews) while Custom Post Type UI leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type UI has accumulated 22M+ total downloads while Post Type Switcher has 2.3M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Custom Post Type UI
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Post Type Switcher4.7/5
Total Reviews
273Custom Post Type UI
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Post Type Switcher253
Active Installs
1.0M+Custom Post Type UI
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Post Type Switcher200K+
Total Downloads
22M+Custom Post Type UI
◄
Post Type Switcher2.3M+
Support Resolution
83%Custom Post Type UI
Post Type SwitcherN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoCustom Post Type UI
►
Post Type Switcher1 week ago
First Released
2010Custom Post Type UI
Post Type Switcher2010
Age
16 yearsCustom Post Type UI
Post Type Switcher16 years
WP Requires
6.6+Custom Post Type UI
Post Type Switcher6.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Custom Post Type UI
Post Type Switcher8.0+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type UI
Post Type SwitcherFree
Latest Version
1.18.3Custom Post Type UI
Post Type Switcher4.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type UI

4.6/5(273 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
5%

Post Type Switcher

4.7/5(253 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type UI Reviews

by aniya0

Simple & Useful

Used it to create custom post types on my site. Setup was quick & everything worked as expected. Makes managing CPTs much easier without coding. Really helpful plugin for WP users. Tnkz devs

by Afshari

Essential tool! Now perfectly translated into Persian

CPT UI is the standard for managing post types in WordPress. It allows developers to extend WordPress capabilities without writing complex code. To help the Persian community, I have translated 100

by saksaksak

No-nonsense tool to manage CPTs and Taxonomies

For the development of a new site, I have been using a combination of CPT UI and ACF. I have specifically chosen CPT UI for the management of Custom Post Types and Taxonomies whilst using ACF for the

Post Type Switcher Reviews

by rmschwartz

Saves Me Big Trouble

The WordPress Dashboard is busy, and I don’t always pay attention to whether I’m working on pages or posts. When I goof up, I can fix the problem instantaneously. With out it — well — life is not so g

by holafreak

Great plugin

I’ve used this plugin for a while now and it’s amazing. Saves me a ton of time and is simply straightforward.

by Roice

Thanks so much – that really saved me!

It does exactly what it’s supposed to. Thanks a lot!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type UI or Post Type Switcher more popular?
Custom Post Type UI has 1.0M+ active installations while Post Type Switcher has 200K+. Custom Post Type UI is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type UI or Post Type Switcher?
Custom Post Type UI has a 4.6/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type UI and Post Type Switcher free?
Custom Post Type UI is free and Post Type Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type UI or Post Type Switcher?
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 UI was last updated 2 months ago and Post Type Switcher was last updated 1 week ago.

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