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Custom Post Type Permalinks vs VK Link Target Controller (2026)

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

Custom Post Type Permalinks

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8(71)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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VK Link Target Controller

VK Link Target Controller

5(2)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, VK Link Target Controller has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Custom Post Type Permalinks leads in active installations (200K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Type Permalinks has accumulated 1.7M+ total downloads while VK Link Target Controller has 264K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Post Type Permalinks
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VK Link Target Controller5/5
Total Reviews
71Custom Post Type Permalinks
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VK Link Target Controller2
Active Installs
200K+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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VK Link Target Controller30K+
Total Downloads
1.7M+Custom Post Type Permalinks
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VK Link Target Controller264K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Type Permalinks
VK Link Target ControllerN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoCustom Post Type Permalinks
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VK Link Target Controller4 days ago
First Released
2011Custom Post Type Permalinks
VK Link Target Controller2015
Age
15 yearsCustom Post Type Permalinks
VK Link Target Controller11 years
WP Requires
6.7+Custom Post Type Permalinks
VK Link Target Controller5.3+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom Post Type Permalinks
VK Link Target Controllerfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Type Permalinks
VK Link Target ControllerFree
Latest Version
3.5.4Custom Post Type Permalinks
VK Link Target Controller1.8.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Type Permalinks

4.8/5(71 reviews)
5
92%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%

VK Link Target Controller

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

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Type Permalinks Reviews

by equalityaccessibility

You guys are the best! So simple..

I was amazed how easy that was, An hour of so of searchings has gone to an end with this plugin. Highly recommend!

by barnabas1

Fantastic

I was able to set it up in 3 minutes and get my desired output. I can’t thank you enough Hiroshi!

by daneloctober

This Plugin is a Lifesaver

I was thinking of coding my own stuff for the permalinks but eh. THIS is the way. Hahaha! Thank you so much for this! Saved me HOURS and HOURS of work.

VK Link Target Controller Reviews

by dekino

Easy to use e simple

Your plugin is the best, easy to use, and simple. Thanks a lot!

by Manas Mitra

Great Plugin

Just what I needed. Excellent work done. 5 star no doubt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Type Permalinks or VK Link Target Controller more popular?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has 200K+ active installations while VK Link Target Controller has 30K+. Custom Post Type Permalinks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Type Permalinks or VK Link Target Controller?
Custom Post Type Permalinks has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while VK Link Target Controller has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Custom Post Type Permalinks and VK Link Target Controller free?
Custom Post Type Permalinks is free and VK Link Target Controller is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Type Permalinks or VK Link Target Controller?
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?
Custom Post Type Permalinks was last updated 4 days ago and VK Link Target Controller was last updated 4 days ago.

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