Post Type Transfer vs Custom Post Type Editor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Custom Post Type Editor
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Post Type Transfer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Transfer has accumulated 23K+ total downloads while Custom Post Type Editor has 69K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Post Type Transfer | Custom Post Type Editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ► | 14 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 23K+ | ► | 69K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Age | 8 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5 | 1.6.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Post Type Transfer averaged approximately 15 daily downloads while Custom Post Type Editor averaged 9.
Recent Reviews
Post Type Transfer Reviews
Works and easy to use
Title says it all. I needed to convert a bunch of stuff from WeDocs to regular posts. This plugin made it easy to get it done.
Great Plugin
It saved me a lot of time. And it provides peace of mind that if you decide to split your posts in different post types in the future, you can always rely on this plugin to do it hassle-free.
Very good!
Thank you Dilip and the team of KrishaWeb! This plugin is very easy to use and works really fine. Issues are resolved very quickly!
Custom Post Type Editor Reviews
Should be part of WP core! Simple, useful, essential. 5/5
I was just wondering why I couldn’t find these settings on a new WP install … I’ve had this plugin installed for many years on my main (old) site that I was thinking these features were built-in to WP
Had to rename default Posts post type while drunk—worked!
I was tinkering with events plugins and finally found they were all over-qualified for what I needed. After spending 10 minutes with some serious thinking over a Rum Orange, I decided I actually didn
Exactly what I needed
Allows you to edit the CPT (Custom Post Types) that you get with most themes. Change their names and other elements to suit your needs. Great plugin.
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