Custom Post Type UI vs Post Types Unlimited (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 Types Unlimited

Post Types Unlimited

5(9)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Types Unlimited has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Custom Post Type UI leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type UI has accumulated 22M+ total downloads while Post Types Unlimited has 143K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited5/5
Total Reviews
273Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited9
Active Installs
1.0M+Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited10K+
Total Downloads
22M+Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited143K+
Support Resolution
83%Custom Post Type UI
Post Types UnlimitedN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoCustom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited10 months ago
First Released
2010Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited2019
Age
16 yearsCustom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited7 years
WP Requires
6.6+Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited5.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited7.4+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type UI
Post Types UnlimitedFree
Latest Version
1.18.3Custom Post Type UI
Post Types Unlimited1.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type UI

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

Post Types Unlimited

5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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 Types Unlimited Reviews

by Paul Bursnall

Superb Plugin

The gold standard of custom post type plugins. PTU is intuitive and easy to configure, works flawlessly with any theme, and follows the native WordPress UI. Where the plugin really shines though is wh

by Michael

Great Custom Post Plugin

I have found this custom post type plugin to be extrememly useful and easy to use. Goes well with the Total Theme (since it is from the same author) but also works well with other themes. This is a mu

by aggk

Excellent!

Very handy, does the job perfectly! Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type UI or Post Types Unlimited more popular?
Custom Post Type UI has 1.0M+ active installations while Post Types Unlimited has 10K+. Custom Post Type UI is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type UI or Post Types Unlimited?
Custom Post Type UI has a 4.6/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Post Types Unlimited has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type UI and Post Types Unlimited free?
Custom Post Type UI is free and Post Types Unlimited is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type UI or Post Types Unlimited?
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 Types Unlimited was last updated 10 months ago.

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