Custom post types, Custom Fields & more vs Custom Post Type Editor (2026)

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

Custom post types, Custom Fields & more

Custom post types, Custom Fields & more

4.6(56)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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Custom Post Type Editor

Custom Post Type Editor

4.9(14)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Type Editor has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 14 reviews) while Custom post types, Custom Fields & more leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom post types, Custom Fields & more has accumulated 127K+ total downloads while Custom Post Type Editor has 69K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor4.9/5
Total Reviews
56Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor14
Active Installs
3.0K+Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor2.0K+
Total Downloads
127K+Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor69K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type EditorN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoCustom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor1 year ago
First Released
2019Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor2012
Age
7 yearsCustom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor14 years
WP Requires
4.0+Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editorfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type EditorFree
Latest Version
5.0.7Custom post types, Custom Fields & more
Custom Post Type Editor1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom post types, Custom Fields & more

4.6/5(56 reviews)
5
86%
4
4%
3
2%
2
0%
1
9%

Custom Post Type Editor

4.9/5(14 reviews)
5
93%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom post types, Custom Fields & more Reviews

by manolimes

Excellent

Nice plugin

by smartele

Nice

Nice Plugin, easy to use

by matsco

Documentazione vecchia e scarsa

Plug-in con documentazione estremamente scarna, neppure testato con le ultime versioni di WP. I video tutorial sono molto brevi e risalenti alla vers. 3.0 – Acquisto con Pay Pall (non donazione) sbagl

Custom Post Type Editor Reviews

by photoMaldives

Should be part of WP core! Simple, useful, essential. 5/5

I was just wondering why I couldn’t find these settings on a new WP install … I’ve had this plugin installed for many years on my main (old) site that I was thinking these features were built-in to WP

by Anonymous User 7658014

Had to rename default Posts post type while drunk—worked!

I was tinkering with events plugins and finally found they were all over-qualified for what I needed. After spending 10 minutes with some serious thinking over a Rum Orange, I decided I actually didn

by antlavant

Exactly what I needed

Allows you to edit the CPT (Custom Post Types) that you get with most themes. Change their names and other elements to suit your needs. Great plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom post types, Custom Fields & more or Custom Post Type Editor more popular?
Custom post types, Custom Fields & more has 3.0K+ active installations while Custom Post Type Editor has 2.0K+. Custom post types, Custom Fields & more is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom post types, Custom Fields & more or Custom Post Type Editor?
Custom post types, Custom Fields & more has a 4.6/5 rating from 56 reviews, while Custom Post Type Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Custom post types, Custom Fields & more and Custom Post Type Editor free?
Custom post types, Custom Fields & more is free and Custom Post Type Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom post types, Custom Fields & more or Custom Post Type Editor?
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 types, Custom Fields & more was last updated 8 months ago and Custom Post Type Editor was last updated 1 year ago.

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