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Simple CPT vs Post Type Transfer (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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VS
Post Type Transfer

Post Type Transfer

5(7)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Type Transfer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Simple CPT leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple CPT has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Post Type Transfer has 23K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Simple CPT
►
Post Type Transfer5/5
Total Reviews
9Simple CPT
◄
Post Type Transfer7
Active Installs
4.0K+Simple CPT
◄
Post Type Transfer3.0K+
Total Downloads
22K+Simple CPT
►
Post Type Transfer23K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple CPT
Post Type TransferN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoSimple CPT
►
Post Type Transfer6 months ago
First Released
2021Simple CPT
Post Type Transfer2018
Age
5 yearsSimple CPT
Post Type Transfer8 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Simple CPT
Post Type Transfer6.6+
PHP Requires
7.0+Simple CPT
Post Type Transfer7.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple CPT
Post Type TransferFree
Latest Version
1.1.0Simple CPT
Post Type Transfer1.5

Rating Breakdown

Simple CPT

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

Post Type Transfer

5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
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 Transfer Reviews

by justd77

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.

by youknowmenot

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.

by Achim Hahn

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple CPT or Post Type Transfer more popular?
Simple CPT has 4.0K+ active installations while Post Type Transfer has 3.0K+. Simple CPT is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple CPT or Post Type Transfer?
Simple CPT has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Post Type Transfer has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Simple CPT and Post Type Transfer free?
Simple CPT is free and Post Type Transfer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple CPT or Post Type Transfer?
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 Transfer was last updated 6 months ago.

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