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Custom Post Type Maker vs HTML Editor Type (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Maker

Custom Post Type Maker

4.7(18)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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VS
HTML Editor Type

HTML Editor Type

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Type Maker has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 18 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Maker has accumulated 157K+ total downloads while HTML Editor Type has 3.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Custom Post Type Maker
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HTML Editor TypeN/A
Total Reviews
18Custom Post Type Maker
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HTML Editor Type0
Active Installs
7.0K+Custom Post Type Maker
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HTML Editor Type10
Total Downloads
157K+Custom Post Type Maker
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HTML Editor Type3.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Maker
HTML Editor TypeN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoCustom Post Type Maker
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HTML Editor Type12 years ago
First Released
2013Custom Post Type Maker
HTML Editor Type2011
Age
13 yearsCustom Post Type Maker
HTML Editor Type15 years
WP Requires
3.0.0+Custom Post Type Maker
HTML Editor Type3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Post Type Maker
HTML Editor Typefalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Maker
HTML Editor TypeFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Custom Post Type Maker
HTML Editor Type1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Maker

4.7/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
11%
3
11%
2
0%
1
0%

HTML Editor Type

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

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Maker Reviews

by Shadhin chandra roy

Please release the new version soon

I have been using the plugin for a long time and I like everything. Please release the new version soon.

by infusednl

Awesome companion plugin for Oxygen Builder

Must-have plug-in for creating custom post types and custom taxonomies! I use it on almost every project in combination with Oxygen Builder and it just works flawless. Keep up the good work!

by Jaakko Pöntinen

Great

Well, this just worked. 🙂 Couldn’t be happier. Everything shows up correctly, things are rolling along – my project advances. I’d pay for a pro version – but please, make a perpetual license (make it

HTML Editor Type Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Maker or HTML Editor Type more popular?
Custom Post Type Maker has 7.0K+ active installations while HTML Editor Type has 10. Custom Post Type Maker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Maker or HTML Editor Type?
Custom Post Type Maker has a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews, while HTML Editor Type has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Maker and HTML Editor Type free?
Custom Post Type Maker is free and HTML Editor Type is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Maker or HTML Editor Type?
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 Maker was last updated 3 years ago and HTML Editor Type was last updated 12 years ago.

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