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Post Type Switcher vs Query Shortcode (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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Query Shortcode

Query Shortcode

5(5)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Query Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Query Shortcode has 3.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Query Shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Query Shortcode5
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Query Shortcode30
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Query Shortcode3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Query ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Query Shortcode12 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Query Shortcode2013
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Query Shortcode13 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Query Shortcode3.3+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Query Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Query ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Query Shortcode0.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Query Shortcode

5/5(5 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!

Query Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Query Shortcode more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Query Shortcode has 30. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Query Shortcode?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Query Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Query Shortcode free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Query Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Query Shortcode?
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 Query Shortcode was last updated 12 years ago.

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