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Post Type Switcher vs DX Delete Attached Media (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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DX Delete Attached Media

DX Delete Attached Media

4.9(28)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, DX Delete Attached Media has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 28 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while DX Delete Attached Media has 54K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
DX Delete Attached Media4.9/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
DX Delete Attached Media28
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
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DX Delete Attached Media4.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
DX Delete Attached Media54K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
DX Delete Attached MediaN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
DX Delete Attached Media2 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
DX Delete Attached Media2012
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
DX Delete Attached Media14 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
DX Delete Attached Media4.5+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
DX Delete Attached Media7.4+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
DX Delete Attached MediaFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
DX Delete Attached Media2.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

DX Delete Attached Media

4.9/5(28 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
4%
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!

DX Delete Attached Media Reviews

by pixcil

Does what it says.

Where I had a custom code implementation to do what this plugin does – that caused the site to completely destroy itself – this plugin does not. It does what it says without any issues. And its free!

by nicole2292

Plugin deleted media used elsewhere on the site

Unfortunately this plugin deleted media which was used elsewhere on the site. It deleted media which was used in other posts by the ACF Image Fields and ACF Gallery plugin. It should not delete media

by MaxByer

Perfect!

It does what it says, simple and easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or DX Delete Attached Media more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while DX Delete Attached Media has 4.0K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or DX Delete Attached Media?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while DX Delete Attached Media has a 4.9/5 rating from 28 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and DX Delete Attached Media free?
Post Type Switcher is free and DX Delete Attached Media is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or DX Delete Attached Media?
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 DX Delete Attached Media was last updated 2 years ago.

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