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Post Type Switcher vs Global Meta Box Order (2026)

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

Post Type Switcher

Post Type Switcher

4.7(253)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Post Type Switcher
VS
Global Meta Box Order

Global Meta Box Order

5(5)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Global Meta Box Order

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Global Meta Box Order has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Global Meta Box Order has 6.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Global Meta Box Order5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Global Meta Box Order5
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Global Meta Box Order400
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
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Global Meta Box Order6.6K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Global Meta Box OrderN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Global Meta Box Order10 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Global Meta Box Order2015
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Global Meta Box Order11 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Global Meta Box Order4.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Global Meta Box Orderfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Global Meta Box OrderFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Global Meta Box Order1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Global Meta Box Order

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

Recent Reviews

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!

Global Meta Box Order Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Global Meta Box Order more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Global Meta Box Order has 400. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Global Meta Box Order?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Global Meta Box Order has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Global Meta Box Order free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Global Meta Box Order is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Global Meta Box Order?
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 Type Switcher was last updated 1 week ago and Global Meta Box Order was last updated 10 years ago.

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