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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs Password Passthrough (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Permalinks

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8(71)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Password Passthrough

Password Passthrough

5(6)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Password Passthrough has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Custom Post Type Permalinks leads in active installations (200K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while Password Passthrough has 6.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Password Passthrough5/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Password Passthrough6
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Password Passthrough600
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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Password Passthrough6.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
Password PassthroughN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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Password Passthrough9 months ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
Password Passthrough2015
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
Password Passthrough11 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Password Passthrough5.4+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
Password Passthroughfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
Password PassthroughFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
Password Passthrough2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8/5(71 reviews)
5
92%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%

Password Passthrough

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Permalinks Reviews

by equalityaccessibility

You guys are the best! So simple..

I was amazed how easy that was, An hour of so of searchings has gone to an end with this plugin. Highly recommend!

by barnabas1

Fantastic

I was able to set it up in 3 minutes and get my desired output. I can’t thank you enough Hiroshi!

by daneloctober

This Plugin is a Lifesaver

I was thinking of coding my own stuff for the permalinks but eh. THIS is the way. Hahaha! Thank you so much for this! Saved me HOURS and HOURS of work.

Password Passthrough Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or Password Passthrough more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while Password Passthrough has 600. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Password Passthrough?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Password Passthrough has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and Password Passthrough free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and Password Passthrough is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or Password Passthrough?
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 Permalinks was last updated 4 days ago and Password Passthrough was last updated 9 months ago.

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