# Custom Post Display

> Custom Post Display has 50+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Custom Post Display is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**You can use the Custom Post Display plugin to display the contents of any custom post type in your WordPress site, either as a widget or anywhere in your content using a shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 8,888
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (-10.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Cris Puno (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/crispuno/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-display/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | #87 | 275 |
| [custom post widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-widget/) | #3 | 4 |
| [display custom post content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display-custom-post-content/) | #1 | 1 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,428 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom post widget | >100 | 7,158 |
| display custom post content | #66 | 9,515 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 68.1%
- 2.0: 31.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Post Type Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-widgets/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Jun 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Remove CPT base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-cpt-base/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (33) | Dec 1, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Kwayy HTML Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kwayy-html-sitemap/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Sep 7, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Type Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Multiple Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-featured-images/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Aug 20, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Post Display safe to use in 2026?
Custom Post Display is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Post Display?
Custom Post Display is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,888 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Post Display work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Post Display is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Post Display need?
Custom Post Display requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Post Display last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on August 12, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Custom Post Display?
Custom Post Display is developed and maintained by Cris Puno.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Display?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Post Display are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+ installs) and Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs).


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