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Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… vs JC Submenu (2026)

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

Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…

Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…

4.7(97)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
VS
JC Submenu

JC Submenu

4.6(49)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View JC Submenu

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 97 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… has accumulated 557K+ total downloads while JC Submenu has 60K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
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JC Submenu4.6/5
Total Reviews
97Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
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JC Submenu49
Active Installs
10K+Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
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JC Submenu4.0K+
Total Downloads
557K+Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
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JC Submenu60K+
Support Resolution
100%Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
JC SubmenuN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoCustom Post Types and Custom Fields…
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JC Submenu5 years ago
First Released
2013Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
JC Submenu2013
Age
13 yearsCustom Post Types and Custom Fields…
JC Submenu13 years
WP Requires
3.1+Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
JC Submenu3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
JC Submenufalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Types and Custom Fields…
JC SubmenuFree
Latest Version
2.3.8Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…
JC Submenu0.9.1

Rating Breakdown

Custom Post Types and Custom Fields…

4.7/5(97 reviews)
5
88%
4
2%
3
4%
2
1%
1
5%

JC Submenu

4.6/5(49 reviews)
5
86%
4
6%
3
0%
2
2%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… Reviews

by offgood

I striked out

Using an AWS marketplace WordPress install, I kept running into issues. Went through support channels and got some updates, but this wasn’t a good solution for me.

by heavylogic

Pretty awesome… but

Pretty awesome plugin. I like the idea to combine 3 major features in one plugin: Custom post types Custom fields Front-end constructor (Pro) But 2 things are missing: Custom Meta Boxes default ord

by gokuss7

Excellent application

Works like a charm 😀 Love it!

JC Submenu Reviews

by mdwish

No longer functional

I had high hopes for this app but it is completely non functional in wordpress 6.6.2

by gagan92wp

Super Plugin, Great Work.

Superb Plugin, Well designed and strongly developed. Thanks Team 🙂

by chusterclock

Almost perfect!!!

Great Plugin, very useful for big shops… The only thing missing for being perfect is ‘Menu Order’ option in ‘Populate from taxonomy’.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… or JC Submenu more popular?
Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… has 10K+ active installations while JC Submenu has 4.0K+. Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… or JC Submenu?
Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… has a 4.7/5 rating from 97 reviews, while JC Submenu has a 4.6/5 rating from 49 reviews.
Are Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… and JC Submenu free?
Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… is free and JC Submenu is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Types and Custom Fields… or JC Submenu?
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 Types and Custom Fields… was last updated 7 months ago and JC Submenu was last updated 5 years ago.

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