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Post Type Switcher vs Media Author (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
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Media Author

Media Author

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Media Author has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Media Author has 5.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Media Author5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Media Author2
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Media Author100
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Media Author5.4K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Media AuthorN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Media Author13 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Media Author2010
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Media Author16 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Media Author2.8.6+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Media Authorfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Media AuthorFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Media Author1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Media Author

5/5(2 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!

Media Author Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Media Author more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Media Author has 100. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Media Author?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Media Author has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Media Author free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Media Author is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Media Author?
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 Media Author was last updated 13 years ago.

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