Portfolio Post Type vs WP Live Portfolio (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Portfolio Post Type has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Portfolio Post Type has accumulated 878K+ total downloads while WP Live Portfolio has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Portfolio Post Type | WP Live Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 878K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2019 | |
| Age | 15 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Portfolio Post Type
◄WP Live PortfolioN/A
Total Reviews
14Portfolio Post Type
◄WP Live Portfolio0
Active Installs
50K+Portfolio Post Type
◄WP Live Portfolio10
Total Downloads
878K+Portfolio Post Type
◄WP Live Portfolio1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/APortfolio Post Type
WP Live PortfolioN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoPortfolio Post Type
◄WP Live Portfolio6 years ago
First Released
2011Portfolio Post Type
WP Live Portfolio2019
Age
15 yearsPortfolio Post Type
WP Live Portfolio7 years
WP Requires
3.8+Portfolio Post Type
WP Live Portfolio3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Portfolio Post Type
WP Live Portfolio5.4+
Business Model
FreePortfolio Post Type
WP Live PortfolioFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Portfolio Post Type
WP Live Portfolio1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Portfolio Post Type
4.7/5(14 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
WP Live Portfolio
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Portfolio Post Type Reviews
by Hasan
Simple and Effective
This is an ideal simple plugin if you want to display a portfolio. Very useful. Thanks…
by kirstudio14
Плагин, то что нужно. Простой.
Спасибо за отличный и простой плагин. Спасибо за перевод на русский язык
by doanvantho
no shortcode
no shortcode
WP Live Portfolio Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portfolio Post Type or WP Live Portfolio more popular?
Portfolio Post Type has 50K+ active installations while WP Live Portfolio has 10. Portfolio Post Type is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Portfolio Post Type or WP Live Portfolio?
Portfolio Post Type has a 4.7/5 rating from 14 reviews, while WP Live Portfolio has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Portfolio Post Type and WP Live Portfolio free?
Portfolio Post Type is free and WP Live Portfolio is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Portfolio Post Type or WP Live Portfolio?
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?
Portfolio Post Type was last updated 5 years ago and WP Live Portfolio was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.