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Custom Post Type Parents

Set a "parent page" for custom post types that is indicated in menus, lists of pages, and the Simple Section Navigation widget.

By Mickey Kay·Menu·Free
4(6 reviews)
·900 active installs·Updated 3 weeks ago
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As of April 2026, Custom Post Type Parents is a WordPress menu plugin with 900 active installations and a 4/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 16K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Admin Menu Editor.

4/56 reviews
900active installs
16K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

Compatible with PHP 8.2

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This plugin is meant to solve the problem of highlighting “parent” pages for Custom Post Types in the menu and lists of pages. It integrates with custom menu output as well as output for any functions like wp_list_pages() that utilize the page_css_class or nav_menu_css_class filters. When viewing a custom post type, the assigned “parent page” will be indicated with standard WordPress classes (e.g. current_page_item) in navigation menus and lists of pages.

Usage

  1. In the admin, navigate to Settings > Custom Post Type Parents
  2. For each custom post type, use the dropdown to select a “parent page”

Menus and lists of pages will now have the appropriate classes applied to the…

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

46 reviews
5 ★
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1
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress3.5+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.3

  • Change CSS classname (from custom- to current-) to match documentation and keep the same format for all classes.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Mickey KayMickey KayMIGHTYminnowMIGHTYminnow
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.3
Last Updated
Mar 10, 2026
WP Requires
3.5+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
900
Downloads
16K+
Added
Feb 3, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

menuposttypecustomparent

Developer

M
Mickey Kay
6 plugins0.1M+ total installs
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