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Post Type Switcher vs Public Post Preview Configurator (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
Public Post Preview Configurator

Public Post Preview Configurator

5(3)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Public Post Preview Configurator

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Public Post Preview Configurator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 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 Public Post Preview Configurator has 56K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Public Post Preview Configurator5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Public Post Preview Configurator3
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Public Post Preview Configurator10K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Public Post Preview Configurator56K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Public Post Preview ConfiguratorN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Public Post Preview Configurator4 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Public Post Preview Configurator2013
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Public Post Preview Configurator13 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Public Post Preview Configurator3.5+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Public Post Preview Configuratorfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Public Post Preview ConfiguratorFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Public Post Preview Configurator1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Public Post Preview Configurator

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!

Public Post Preview Configurator Reviews

by Ahmad Awais

Handy Add On! 🌟

Have a small team of authors? Writing influencer content for a company? This plugin comes in handy all the time to increase the expiration limit.

by X-Raym

Simple but effective

Should be integrated in the original plugin ! 😀

by bjoerne

Good add-on for a good plugin

The Public Post Preview plugin is almost perfect, but I miss a configuration interface. This plugin adds a UI. Great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Public Post Preview Configurator more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Public Post Preview Configurator has 10K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Public Post Preview Configurator?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Public Post Preview Configurator has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Public Post Preview Configurator free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Public Post Preview Configurator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Public Post Preview Configurator?
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 Public Post Preview Configurator was last updated 4 years ago.

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