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Post Type Switcher vs Custom Shortcodes (2026)

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

Post Type Switcher

Post Type Switcher

4.7(253)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Custom Shortcodes

Custom Shortcodes

5(1)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 17 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Custom Shortcodes has 5.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Custom Shortcodes5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Custom Shortcodes1
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
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Custom Shortcodes6.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Custom Shortcodes5.7K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Custom ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Custom Shortcodes17 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Custom Shortcodes2009
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Custom Shortcodes17 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Custom Shortcodes2.0.2+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Custom Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Custom ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Custom Shortcodes1.0

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Custom Shortcodes

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

Recent Reviews

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!

Custom Shortcodes Reviews

by PinkishHue

Still works on WP 4.2.2! Really easy to use, love it.

I stumbled upon this seemingly underrated plugin recently and it’s been great, it just works (and STILL works on WP v 4.2.2, even though it hasn’t been updated in many many years). Nothing to configu

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Custom Shortcodes more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Custom Shortcodes has 6.0K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Custom Shortcodes?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Custom Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Custom Shortcodes free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Custom Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Custom Shortcodes?
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?
Post Type Switcher was last updated 1 week ago and Custom Shortcodes was last updated 17 years ago.

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