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Sticky Posts – Switch vs Post Type Converter (2026)

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

Sticky Posts – Switch

Sticky Posts – Switch

4.4(18)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Sticky Posts – Switch
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Post Type Converter

Post Type Converter

4.5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Post Type Converter

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Type Converter has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 6 reviews) while Sticky Posts – Switch leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sticky Posts – Switch has accumulated 54K+ total downloads while Post Type Converter has 34K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Sticky Posts – Switch
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Post Type Converter4.5/5
Total Reviews
18Sticky Posts – Switch
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Post Type Converter6
Active Installs
6.0K+Sticky Posts – Switch
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Post Type Converter1.0K+
Total Downloads
54K+Sticky Posts – Switch
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Post Type Converter34K+
Support Resolution
N/ASticky Posts – Switch
Post Type ConverterN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoSticky Posts – Switch
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Post Type Converter11 years ago
First Released
2017Sticky Posts – Switch
Post Type Converter2011
Age
9 yearsSticky Posts – Switch
Post Type Converter15 years
WP Requires
4.0+Sticky Posts – Switch
Post Type Converter3.7.4+
PHP Requires
false+Sticky Posts – Switch
Post Type Converterfalse+
Business Model
FreeSticky Posts – Switch
Post Type ConverterFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Sticky Posts – Switch
Post Type Converter0.6

Rating Breakdown

Sticky Posts – Switch

4.4/5(18 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
6%
1
11%

Post Type Converter

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

Recent Reviews

Sticky Posts – Switch Reviews

by snoop23

Superb!

Thank you! Exactly what I needed.

by Michael

No Support, and Plugin Doesn’t Work With CPT

I’d hate to leave a negative review, but the owner turned off the support function and provides no method to contact. The Plugin Works, but it doesn’t respect Custom Post Types. All Stickies in the

by qadir1322

Working plugin with latest WP version

This plugin stands out as the sole functional option within its category. It seamlessly integrates with the latest version of WordPress and operates flawlessly with Custom Post Types. 🌟✨ If you’re se

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 Sticky Posts – Switch or Post Type Converter more popular?
Sticky Posts – Switch has 6.0K+ active installations while Post Type Converter has 1.0K+. Sticky Posts – Switch is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sticky Posts – Switch or Post Type Converter?
Sticky Posts – Switch has a 4.4/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Post Type Converter has a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Sticky Posts – Switch and Post Type Converter free?
Sticky Posts – Switch is free and Post Type Converter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sticky Posts – Switch 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?
Sticky Posts – Switch was last updated 3 years ago and Post Type Converter was last updated 11 years ago.

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