# Custom Post Type Editor

> Custom Post Type Editor has 2K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews and 340 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Post Type Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Customize the text labels, menu names or description for any registered custom post type using a simple Dashboard user interface. No PHP file editing is necessary!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 71,415
- **Downloads (30 days):** 340 (-2.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 17, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tectalic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/om4/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cpt-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cpt/) | #6 | 71 |
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | #16 | 268 |
| [description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/description/) | #1 | 61 |
| [label](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/label/) | #2 | 35 |
| [post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-type/) | #10 | 92 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cpt | #99 | 1,100 |
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| description | >100 | 10,000 |
| label | >100 | 9,595 |
| post type | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 66.9%
- 1.4: 23%
- 1.5: 8.9%
- Other: 1.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MAS Static Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mas-static-content/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 3, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [Post Types Unlimited](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-types-unlimited/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 13, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Sticky Posts – Switch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-posts-switch/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Jul 29, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Simple CPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cpt/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Aug 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [Custom post types, Custom Fields & more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-types/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (56) | Aug 5, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 7 | [Post Type Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-converter/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Jan 5, 2015 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Portfolio Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/portfolio-toolkit/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 31, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Public Preview URL Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-preview-url-manager/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Post Type List Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-list-shortcode/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Dec 10, 2014 | 35/100 |
| 11 | [WP Duplicate posts pages & CPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-duplicate-posts-pages-cpt/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Oct 22, 2016 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Post Type Editor free?
Yes. Custom Post Type Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Post Type Editor safe to use in 2026?
Custom Post Type Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Post Type Editor?
Custom Post Type Editor is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 71,415 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 340 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Post Type Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Post Type Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Post Type Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on July 17, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Post Type Editor?
Custom Post Type Editor is developed and maintained by Tectalic.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Type Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Post Type Editor are MAS Static Content (10K+ installs), Post Types Unlimited (10K+ installs) and Sticky Posts – Switch (6K+ installs).


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