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Post Duplicator vs Custom Post Type Maker (2026)

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

Post Duplicator

Post Duplicator

4.8(80)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
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Custom Post Type Maker

Custom Post Type Maker

4.7(18)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Duplicator has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 80 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Duplicator has accumulated 4.7M+ total downloads while Custom Post Type Maker has 157K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Post Duplicator
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Custom Post Type Maker4.7/5
Total Reviews
80Post Duplicator
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Custom Post Type Maker18
Active Installs
200K+Post Duplicator
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Custom Post Type Maker7.0K+
Total Downloads
4.7M+Post Duplicator
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Custom Post Type Maker157K+
Support Resolution
100%Post Duplicator
Custom Post Type MakerN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoPost Duplicator
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Custom Post Type Maker3 years ago
First Released
2012Post Duplicator
Custom Post Type Maker2013
Age
14 yearsPost Duplicator
Custom Post Type Maker13 years
WP Requires
6.6+Post Duplicator
Custom Post Type Maker3.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Post Duplicator
Custom Post Type Makerfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Duplicator
Custom Post Type MakerFree
Latest Version
3.0.14Post Duplicator
Custom Post Type Maker1.2.0

Rating Breakdown

Post Duplicator

4.8/5(80 reviews)
5
90%
4
4%
3
3%
2
0%
1
4%

Custom Post Type Maker

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

Recent Reviews

Post Duplicator Reviews

by lanckwi

Excellent support.

Problem was solved the same day.Thanks

by wpyasmeen

Effortless Content Duplication & Workflow Booster

Post Duplicator is a powerful and intuitive WordPress plugin that streamlines your content workflow by instantly cloning any post type-including custom posts, taxonomies, and metadata-while preserving

by dburkeux

Good simple utility

Does what the name promises: allows you to quickly duplicate pages and posts, good for experimenting with big changes. Dev is quick to respond and fix bugs.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Duplicator or Custom Post Type Maker more popular?
Post Duplicator has 200K+ active installations while Custom Post Type Maker has 7.0K+. Post Duplicator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Duplicator or Custom Post Type Maker?
Post Duplicator has a 4.8/5 rating from 80 reviews, while Custom Post Type Maker has a 4.7/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Post Duplicator and Custom Post Type Maker free?
Post Duplicator is free and Custom Post Type Maker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Duplicator or Custom Post Type Maker?
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?
Post Duplicator was last updated 2 days ago and Custom Post Type Maker was last updated 3 years ago.

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