Portfolio Post Type vs Portfolio Light (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Portfolio Post Type has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Portfolio Post Type has accumulated 878K+ total downloads while Portfolio Light has 398.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Portfolio Post Type | Portfolio Light | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 878K+ | ◄ | 398 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2025 | |
| Age | 15 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.7/5Portfolio Post Type
◄Portfolio LightN/A
Total Reviews
14Portfolio Post Type
◄Portfolio Light0
Active Installs
50K+Portfolio Post Type
◄Portfolio Light0
Total Downloads
878K+Portfolio Post Type
◄Portfolio Light398
Support Resolution
N/APortfolio Post Type
Portfolio LightN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoPortfolio Post Type
►Portfolio Light3 months ago
First Released
2011Portfolio Post Type
Portfolio Light2025
Age
15 yearsPortfolio Post Type
Portfolio Light1 year
WP Requires
3.8+Portfolio Post Type
Portfolio Light6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Portfolio Post Type
Portfolio Lightfalse+
Business Model
FreePortfolio Post Type
Portfolio LightFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Portfolio Post Type
Portfolio Light1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Portfolio Post Type
4.7/5(14 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
Portfolio Light
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Portfolio Post Type Reviews
by Hasan
Simple and Effective
This is an ideal simple plugin if you want to display a portfolio. Very useful. Thanks…
by kirstudio14
Плагин, то что нужно. Простой.
Спасибо за отличный и простой плагин. Спасибо за перевод на русский язык
by doanvantho
no shortcode
no shortcode
Portfolio Light Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portfolio Post Type or Portfolio Light more popular?
Portfolio Post Type has 50K+ active installations while Portfolio Light has 0. Portfolio Post Type is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Portfolio Post Type or Portfolio Light?
Portfolio Post Type has a 4.7/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Portfolio Light has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Portfolio Post Type and Portfolio Light free?
Portfolio Post Type is free and Portfolio Light is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Portfolio Post Type or Portfolio Light?
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?
Portfolio Post Type was last updated 5 years ago and Portfolio Light was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.