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Sydney Toolbox vs Post Types Unlimited (2026)

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

Sydney Toolbox

Sydney Toolbox

2.3(15)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Post Types Unlimited

Post Types Unlimited

5(9)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Types Unlimited has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Sydney Toolbox leads in active installations (60K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sydney Toolbox has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Post Types Unlimited has 143K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.3/5Sydney Toolbox
►
Post Types Unlimited5/5
Total Reviews
15Sydney Toolbox
◄
Post Types Unlimited9
Active Installs
60K+Sydney Toolbox
◄
Post Types Unlimited10K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Sydney Toolbox
◄
Post Types Unlimited143K+
Support Resolution
N/ASydney Toolbox
Post Types UnlimitedN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSydney Toolbox
►
Post Types Unlimited10 months ago
First Released
2016Sydney Toolbox
Post Types Unlimited2019
Age
10 yearsSydney Toolbox
Post Types Unlimited7 years
WP Requires
4.0+Sydney Toolbox
Post Types Unlimited5.7+
PHP Requires
false+Sydney Toolbox
Post Types Unlimited7.4+
Business Model
FreeSydney Toolbox
Post Types UnlimitedFree
Latest Version
1.36Sydney Toolbox
Post Types Unlimited1.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Sydney Toolbox

2.3/5(15 reviews)
5
27%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%

Post Types Unlimited

5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Sydney Toolbox Reviews

by defdas2

Break my site

Break my site, fighting all the time

by bogger1234

Works as it should

I installed Sydney Toolbox on WordPress 5.7 with my Sydney theme and it works flawlessly. I can confirm the plugin is fixed and replaces my old toolbox plugin. I can recommend this plugin. Thank you f

by jeh6421

4 months since last review, still broke

crashes your website if enabled

Post Types Unlimited Reviews

by Paul Bursnall

Superb Plugin

The gold standard of custom post type plugins. PTU is intuitive and easy to configure, works flawlessly with any theme, and follows the native WordPress UI. Where the plugin really shines though is wh

by Michael

Great Custom Post Plugin

I have found this custom post type plugin to be extrememly useful and easy to use. Goes well with the Total Theme (since it is from the same author) but also works well with other themes. This is a mu

by aggk

Excellent!

Very handy, does the job perfectly! Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sydney Toolbox or Post Types Unlimited more popular?
Sydney Toolbox has 60K+ active installations while Post Types Unlimited has 10K+. Sydney Toolbox is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sydney Toolbox or Post Types Unlimited?
Sydney Toolbox has a 2.3/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Post Types Unlimited has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Sydney Toolbox and Post Types Unlimited free?
Sydney Toolbox is free and Post Types Unlimited is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sydney Toolbox or Post Types Unlimited?
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?
Sydney Toolbox was last updated 1 year ago and Post Types Unlimited was last updated 10 months ago.

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