Custom Post Type Editor
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!
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- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Custom Post Type Editor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cpt | #97 |
| custom post type | >100 |
| description | >100 |
| label | >100 |
| post type | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 14 reviews
About Custom Post Type Editor
From the official readme · v1.6.1Description
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!
- Want to rename
PoststoNews? - Want to rename
MediatoFiles? - Want to rename a
Portfoliopost type toProjects?
You can do all of this (and more) using this plugin.
For example, you could customize the following Custom Post Types:
- The
PostsCustom Post Type (created by WordPress Core) - The
PagesCustom Post Type (created by WordPress Core) - The
MediaCustom Post Type (created by WordPress Core) - Any Custom Post Type that is created by a WordPress plugin
- Any Custom Post Type that is created by a WordPress theme
This means that you no longer have to modify PHP files in order to rename a Custom Post Type!
See the screenshots and Custom Post Type Editor Plugin home page for further information.
Installation
Installation of this plugin is simple:
- Download the plugin files and copy to your Plugins directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Dashboard, Settings, Custom Post Types.
Frequently asked questions
What does this plugin do?
It provides an easy way for you to modify/customise the labels and/or description of any registered Custom Post Type. This includes WordPress’ built-in post types, as well as any Custom Post Types created by a plugin or theme.
What doesn’t this plugin do?
It doesn’t allow you do other things such as changing a Custom Post Type’s rewrite slug or body class. Changing those can cause styling or display issues with themes. If you look at this WordPress Codex page, the labels values can be changed by this plugin. The description can also be changed by this plugin. All other parameters (such as public, exclude_from_search, etc.) cannot be customised using this plugin.
Does this plugin modify any core WordPress, plugin or theme files?
No. It uses WordPress’ hook/filter to override Custom Post Type definitions on-the-fly. No files are modified by this plugin.
Does this plugin permanently change anything?
No. If you deactivate this plugin, your Custom Post Type definitions will revert to their defaults.
Does this plugin work with WordPress Multisite?
Yes – this plugin works with WordPress Multisite.
I found a bug. How can I contribute a patch or bug fix?
We’d love you to fork our Github Repository and send us a pull request. Alternatively, you can report a bug on our Issue Tracker.
Changelog
Adds support for new custom post type labels added in recent versions of WordPress.
1.6.2
- Mark compatibility with WordPress version 6.6.
1.6.1
- Mark compatibility with WordPress version 6.5.
1.6.0
- Minimum required WordPress version updated to 6.0.
- Mark compatibility with WordPress version 6.4.
1.5.0
- Add compatibility with latest WordPress versions (including 6.1).
- Add support for new labels introduced in WordPress version 5.8 (
item_linkanditem_link_description). - Add support for new labels introduced in WordPress version 5.7 (
filter_by_date). - Add support for new labels introduced in WordPress version 5.0 (
item_published,item_published_privately,item_reverted_to_draft,item_scheduled, anditem_updated). - Add support for new labels introduced in WordPress version 4.7 (
view_itemsandattributes). - PHP 8 compatibility.
- Modernize code.
- Security improvements for settings screens.
1.4.2
- Mark WordPress 5.5 compatible.
1.4.1
- Mark WordPress 5.2 compatible.
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FAQ
Custom Post Type Editor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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 339 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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