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Meta Box vs Post Type Switcher (2026)

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

Meta Box

Meta Box

4.8(162)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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VS
Post Type Switcher

Post Type Switcher

4.7(253)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Meta Box has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 162 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Meta Box has accumulated 23M+ total downloads while Post Type Switcher has 2.3M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Meta Box
◄
Post Type Switcher4.7/5
Total Reviews
162Meta Box
►
Post Type Switcher253
Active Installs
500K+Meta Box
◄
Post Type Switcher200K+
Total Downloads
23M+Meta Box
◄
Post Type Switcher2.3M+
Support Resolution
0%Meta Box
Post Type SwitcherN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoMeta Box
◄
Post Type Switcher1 week ago
First Released
2011Meta Box
Post Type Switcher2010
Age
15 yearsMeta Box
Post Type Switcher16 years
WP Requires
6.5+Meta Box
Post Type Switcher6.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Meta Box
Post Type Switcher8.0+
Business Model
FreeMeta Box
Post Type SwitcherFree
Latest Version
5.11.4Meta Box
Post Type Switcher4.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Meta Box

4.8/5(162 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Post Type Switcher

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

Recent Reviews

Meta Box Reviews

by jameshgordy

Does everything without taking much space

I love this as an alternative to ACF – it’s much more intuitive and takes a healthier modular approach; much more adaptable when working with various frameworks and much better gui for the non technic

by alamea

Best Performance and works with Breakdance Visual Builder

The performance is impressive, and the plugin is constantly maintained. It’s especially nice that it works seamlessly with Breakdance Visual Builder. Thanks to sample code from Metabox (thanks for the

by zentyx

Outstanding Plugin and Incredible Support!

MetaBox has been a game-changer for my WordPress development workflow. The usability is intuitive and highly functional — everything just makes sense and works seamlessly. What truly sets MetaBox

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta Box or Post Type Switcher more popular?
Meta Box has 500K+ active installations while Post Type Switcher has 200K+. Meta Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Meta Box or Post Type Switcher?
Meta Box has a 4.8/5 rating from 162 reviews, while Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews.
Are Meta Box and Post Type Switcher free?
Meta Box is free and Post Type Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Meta Box or Post Type Switcher?
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?
Meta Box was last updated 5 days ago and Post Type Switcher was last updated 1 week ago.

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