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Post Type Switcher vs Peter’s Post Notes (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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Peter’s Post Notes

Peter’s Post Notes

4.9(26)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Peter’s Post Notes has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 26 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Peter’s Post Notes has 78K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Peter’s Post Notes4.9/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
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Peter’s Post Notes26
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
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Peter’s Post Notes3.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
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Peter’s Post Notes78K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Peter’s Post NotesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
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Peter’s Post Notes5 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Peter’s Post Notes2008
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Peter’s Post Notes18 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Peter’s Post Notes3.2+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Peter’s Post Notesfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Peter’s Post NotesFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Peter’s Post Notes1.6.5

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Peter’s Post Notes

4.9/5(26 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
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!

Peter’s Post Notes Reviews

by Dex

works well, and support html

works well, and support html (I mean keeps the html labels), just add a new css if possible. since assume the note is very long, it will extend the height to show all the note content which is too

by muchmuch11

Awesome plugin!

Awesome plugin, really useful! Thanks for creating and maintenance it!

by rduvrac

Simple et pratique

Je regrette juste qu’il n’y ait pas la possibilité de mettre un picto devant la note sur la page des articles “edit.php” La couleur attirerait l’œil et encore mieux la possibilité d’en mettre un animé

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Peter’s Post Notes more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Peter’s Post Notes has 3.0K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Peter’s Post Notes?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Peter’s Post Notes has a 4.9/5 rating from 26 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Peter’s Post Notes free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Peter’s Post Notes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Peter’s Post Notes?
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 Peter’s Post Notes was last updated 5 years ago.

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