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Post Type Switcher vs Stealth Update (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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Stealth Update

Stealth Update

5(5)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stealth Update has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Stealth Update has 7.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Stealth Update5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Stealth Update5
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Stealth Update100
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Stealth Update7.1K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Stealth UpdateN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Stealth Update9 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Stealth Update2010
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Stealth Update16 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Stealth Update3.6+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Stealth Updatefalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Stealth UpdateFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Stealth Update2.5

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Stealth Update

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!

Stealth Update Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Stealth Update more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Stealth Update has 100. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Stealth Update?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Stealth Update has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Stealth Update free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Stealth Update is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Stealth Update?
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 Stealth Update was last updated 9 years ago.

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