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Post Type Switcher vs Smart Passworded Pages (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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Smart Passworded Pages

Smart Passworded Pages

4.8(21)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smart Passworded Pages has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 21 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Smart Passworded Pages has 65K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Smart Passworded Pages4.8/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Smart Passworded Pages21
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Smart Passworded Pages2.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Smart Passworded Pages65K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Smart Passworded PagesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Smart Passworded Pages8 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Smart Passworded Pages2012
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Smart Passworded Pages14 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Smart Passworded Pages2.5+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Smart Passworded Pagesfalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Smart Passworded PagesFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Smart Passworded Pages2.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Smart Passworded Pages

4.8/5(21 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

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!

Smart Passworded Pages Reviews

by ncase

Old but still works amazingly well

I’m really happy to have found this plugin. It’s great in all its simplicity. Well done.

by Jakours2

Not uptodate… but it works!!

Add the shotcode on parent page, create child page (under parent page who have the shortcode….) with password protected option on and it’s done! As easy as is! Thanks a lot! Where can i contibute?

Simple and effective

Just works!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Smart Passworded Pages more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Smart Passworded Pages has 2.0K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Smart Passworded Pages?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Smart Passworded Pages has a 4.8/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Smart Passworded Pages free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Smart Passworded Pages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Smart Passworded Pages?
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 Smart Passworded Pages was last updated 8 years ago.

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