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Custom Post Type UI vs Sydney Toolbox (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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VS
Sydney Toolbox

Sydney Toolbox

2.3(15)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Sydney Toolbox

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Type UI has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 273 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type UI has accumulated 22M+ total downloads while Sydney Toolbox has 2.5M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Custom Post Type UI
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Sydney Toolbox2.3/5
Total Reviews
273Custom Post Type UI
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Sydney Toolbox15
Active Installs
1.0M+Custom Post Type UI
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Sydney Toolbox60K+
Total Downloads
22M+Custom Post Type UI
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Sydney Toolbox2.5M+
Support Resolution
83%Custom Post Type UI
Sydney ToolboxN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoCustom Post Type UI
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Sydney Toolbox1 year ago
First Released
2010Custom Post Type UI
Sydney Toolbox2016
Age
16 yearsCustom Post Type UI
Sydney Toolbox10 years
WP Requires
6.6+Custom Post Type UI
Sydney Toolbox4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Custom Post Type UI
Sydney Toolboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type UI
Sydney ToolboxFree
Latest Version
1.18.3Custom Post Type UI
Sydney Toolbox1.36

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type UI

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

Sydney Toolbox

2.3/5(15 reviews)
5
27%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%

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

Sydney Toolbox Reviews

by defdas2

Break my site

Break my site, fighting all the time

by bogger1234

Works as it should

I installed Sydney Toolbox on WordPress 5.7 with my Sydney theme and it works flawlessly. I can confirm the plugin is fixed and replaces my old toolbox plugin. I can recommend this plugin. Thank you f

by jeh6421

4 months since last review, still broke

crashes your website if enabled

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type UI or Sydney Toolbox more popular?
Custom Post Type UI has 1.0M+ active installations while Sydney Toolbox has 60K+. Custom Post Type UI is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type UI or Sydney Toolbox?
Custom Post Type UI has a 4.6/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Sydney Toolbox has a 2.3/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type UI and Sydney Toolbox free?
Custom Post Type UI is free and Sydney Toolbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type UI or Sydney Toolbox?
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 Sydney Toolbox was last updated 1 year ago.

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