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Essential Content Types vs Post Types Unlimited (2026)

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

Essential Content Types

Essential Content Types

3(2)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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VS
Post Types Unlimited

Post Types Unlimited

5(9)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
View Post Types Unlimited

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Types Unlimited has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Essential Content Types leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Essential Content Types has accumulated 880K+ total downloads while Post Types Unlimited has 143K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Essential Content Types
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Post Types Unlimited5/5
Total Reviews
2Essential Content Types
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Post Types Unlimited9
Active Installs
20K+Essential Content Types
◄
Post Types Unlimited10K+
Total Downloads
880K+Essential Content Types
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Post Types Unlimited143K+
Support Resolution
N/AEssential Content Types
Post Types UnlimitedN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoEssential Content Types
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Post Types Unlimited10 months ago
First Released
2017Essential Content Types
Post Types Unlimited2019
Age
9 yearsEssential Content Types
Post Types Unlimited7 years
WP Requires
5.9+Essential Content Types
Post Types Unlimited5.7+
PHP Requires
false+Essential Content Types
Post Types Unlimited7.4+
Business Model
FreeEssential Content Types
Post Types UnlimitedFree
Latest Version
2.3Essential Content Types
Post Types Unlimited1.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Essential Content Types

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Post Types Unlimited

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

Recent Reviews

Essential Content Types Reviews

by wprocket

Simple and Easy Plugin

I used this plugin to showcase my Portfolio which is really nice. I was searching for way to show my Portfolio as separate form post as when I use category “Portfolio” and use it as post, it also show

by paddington63

portfolio in essential content crashes

The portfolio part of this plug-in crashes the editor. Tried to contact support but no reply. There are some nice features but the portfolio part was my reasson to install and now the same reasson to

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 Essential Content Types or Post Types Unlimited more popular?
Essential Content Types has 20K+ active installations while Post Types Unlimited has 10K+. Essential Content Types is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Essential Content Types or Post Types Unlimited?
Essential Content Types has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Post Types Unlimited has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Essential Content Types and Post Types Unlimited free?
Essential Content Types is free and Post Types Unlimited is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Essential Content Types 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?
Essential Content Types was last updated 10 months ago and Post Types Unlimited was last updated 10 months ago.

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