If you use custom post types, you may wish to display recent posts of a custom type in place of recent posts on your front page.
As of April 2026, Front Page Custom Post Type is a WordPress home plugin with 100 active installations and a 3.4/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Easy Custom Auto Excerpt.
If you use custom post types, you may wish to display recent posts of a custom type in place of recent posts on your front page. A common example is showcasing your portfolio on your front page, with posts being shown elsewhere.
With this plugin, you can select a post type other than “Posts” for the latest posts shown on the front page.
| WordPress | 4.4+ requiredTested up to 6.6.5 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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