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Post Type Switcher vs Update Message (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
View Post Type Switcher
VS
Update Message

Update Message

5(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Update Message has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Post Type Switcher leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Post Type Switcher has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Update Message has 7.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Post Type Switcher
►
Update Message5/5
Total Reviews
253Post Type Switcher
◄
Update Message3
Active Installs
200K+Post Type Switcher
◄
Update Message10
Total Downloads
2.3M+Post Type Switcher
◄
Update Message7.6K+
Support Resolution
N/APost Type Switcher
Update MessageN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoPost Type Switcher
◄
Update Message9 years ago
First Released
2010Post Type Switcher
Update Message2011
Age
16 yearsPost Type Switcher
Update Message15 years
WP Requires
6.2+Post Type Switcher
Update Message3.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Post Type Switcher
Update Messagefalse+
Business Model
FreePost Type Switcher
Update MessageFree
Latest Version
4.0.1Post Type Switcher
Update Message1.3.7

Rating Breakdown

Post Type Switcher

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

Update Message

5/5(3 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!

Update Message Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Type Switcher or Update Message more popular?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installations while Update Message has 10. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Post Type Switcher or Update Message?
Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews, while Update Message has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Post Type Switcher and Update Message free?
Post Type Switcher is free and Update Message is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Post Type Switcher or Update Message?
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 Update Message was last updated 9 years ago.

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