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Post Type Switcher vs Lonely Sticky (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
Lonely Sticky

Lonely Sticky

5(3)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Lonely Sticky

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Lonely Sticky has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Lonely Sticky has 2.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Lonely Sticky5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Lonely Sticky3
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
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Lonely Sticky80
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Lonely Sticky2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Lonely StickyN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Lonely Sticky5 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Lonely Sticky2015
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Lonely Sticky11 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Lonely Sticky3.0.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Lonely Stickyfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Lonely StickyFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Lonely Sticky1.2

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Lonely Sticky

5/5(3 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!

Lonely Sticky Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Lonely Sticky more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Lonely Sticky has 80. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Lonely Sticky?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Lonely Sticky has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Lonely Sticky free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Lonely Sticky is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Lonely Sticky?
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 Lonely Sticky was last updated 5 years ago.

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