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Pen vs Customize Posts (2026)

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

Pen

Pen

5(6)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View Pen
VS
Customize Posts

Customize Posts

4.7(18)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Customize Posts

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pen has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pen has accumulated 68K+ total downloads while Customize Posts has 56K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Pen
◄
Customize Posts4.7/5
Total Reviews
6Pen
►
Customize Posts18
Active Installs
2.0K+Pen
◄
Customize Posts1.0K+
Total Downloads
68K+Pen
◄
Customize Posts56K+
Support Resolution
N/APen
Customize PostsN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoPen
◄
Customize Posts8 years ago
First Released
2019Pen
Customize Posts2014
Age
7 yearsPen
Customize Posts12 years
WP Requires
4.8+Pen
Customize Posts4.7.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Pen
Customize Postsfalse+
Business Model
FreePen
Customize PostsFree
Latest Version
1.1.7Pen
Customize Posts0.9.1

Rating Breakdown

Pen

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

Customize Posts

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

Recent Reviews

Pen Reviews

by aboumosayyeb

حرف نداری

هر چی بگم کمه

by chiachatter

Solved a BIG Problem!

When I first was setting up my website I was so confused by themes and codes and how-to videos and articles, I finally gave up for a couple of weeks in sheer frustration. Then I decided to try again,

by Alan Kabeš

Perfect theme and incredible helpdesk support!!! I’m really happy!

If you want the best service, so try this! Really great Plugin with many color combinations and font settings. And if you don’t have enough, you can set everything according to your wishes! And if you

Customize Posts Reviews

by Flora Reda

Very useful for me !

This plugin saves my time and I think this plugin is very useful for customizing content posting!

by Angel

👍

It works great

by claudiodserra

i like it

not great but cool

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pen or Customize Posts more popular?
Pen has 2.0K+ active installations while Customize Posts has 1.0K+. Pen is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pen or Customize Posts?
Pen has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Customize Posts has a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Pen and Customize Posts free?
Pen is free and Customize Posts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pen or Customize Posts?
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?
Pen was last updated 8 months ago and Customize Posts was last updated 8 years ago.

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