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Simple CPT vs Post Type Converter (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Simple CPT

Simple CPT

4.6(9)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Post Type Converter

Post Type Converter

4.5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple CPT has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple CPT has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Post Type Converter has 34K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple CPT
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Post Type Converter4.5/5
Total Reviews
9Simple CPT
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Post Type Converter6
Active Installs
4.0K+Simple CPT
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Post Type Converter1.0K+
Total Downloads
22K+Simple CPT
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Post Type Converter34K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple CPT
Post Type ConverterN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoSimple CPT
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Post Type Converter11 years ago
First Released
2021Simple CPT
Post Type Converter2011
Age
5 yearsSimple CPT
Post Type Converter15 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Simple CPT
Post Type Converter3.7.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+Simple CPT
Post Type Converterfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple CPT
Post Type ConverterFree
Latest Version
1.1.0Simple CPT
Post Type Converter0.6

Rating Breakdown

Simple CPT

4.6/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

Post Type Converter

4.5/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Simple CPT Reviews

by celebvoice

Simple lightweight plugin for cpt

i have used it for cpt building, it’s very simple, lightweight, no bloating, just to the point, appreciate the author for the efforts to make this plugin. It doesn’t impact any performance of website.

by George Kpax

Simplifies a complex task

For a non developer like me, all these CPT and custom taxonomies methods looked like an impossible challenge. But with this plugin I was able to transform my WordPress blog into a custom tailored data

by Veselin

Easy and simple plugin, in contrast with the CPT UI… Nice support!

I recommend this plugin! Easy to set up, if questions arise, everything is resolved quickly.

Post Type Converter Reviews

by Pablolo

Perfect!

Worked like a charm

by Jess

Works but clunky

Worked for what I needed, which was to convert a few more posts from an old import into pages. But for ongoing work-flow, I find the prominence of the converter meta-box to be too up-front, above the

by thenightrider

Would be 5 stars if the bulk function worked!

Works great when editing individual posts/pages/portfolio items. The bulk function isn’t working. Would be 5 stars if the bulk function worked!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple CPT or Post Type Converter more popular?
Simple CPT has 4.0K+ active installations while Post Type Converter has 1.0K+. Simple CPT is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple CPT or Post Type Converter?
Simple CPT has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Post Type Converter has a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Simple CPT and Post Type Converter free?
Simple CPT is free and Post Type Converter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple CPT or Post Type Converter?
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?
Simple CPT was last updated 10 months ago and Post Type Converter was last updated 11 years ago.

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