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Post Type Switcher vs Post Types Unlimited (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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Post Types Unlimited

Post Types Unlimited

5(9)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Types Unlimited has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Post Types Unlimited has 143K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
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Post Types Unlimited5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Post Types Unlimited9
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
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Post Types Unlimited10K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
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Post Types Unlimited143K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Post Types UnlimitedN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Post Types Unlimited10 months ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Post Types Unlimited2019
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Post Types Unlimited7 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Post Types Unlimited5.7+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Post Types Unlimited7.4+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Post Types UnlimitedFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Post Types Unlimited1.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Post Types Unlimited

5/5(9 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!

Post Types Unlimited Reviews

by Paul Bursnall

Superb Plugin

The gold standard of custom post type plugins. PTU is intuitive and easy to configure, works flawlessly with any theme, and follows the native WordPress UI. Where the plugin really shines though is wh

by Michael

Great Custom Post Plugin

I have found this custom post type plugin to be extrememly useful and easy to use. Goes well with the Total Theme (since it is from the same author) but also works well with other themes. This is a mu

by aggk

Excellent!

Very handy, does the job perfectly! Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Post Types Unlimited more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Post Types Unlimited has 10K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Post Types Unlimited?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Post Types Unlimited has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Post Types Unlimited free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Post Types Unlimited is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Post Types Unlimited?
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 Post Types Unlimited was last updated 10 months ago.

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