Custom Post Type List Shortcode
UPGRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK: We’ve added a legacy feature to the plugin which has been tested and is working on our local WordPress install. However, every environment is different, if you run into problem please visit…
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Custom Post Type List Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Post Type List Short… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cpt | >100 |
| custom post type | >100 |
| custom post-type list | >100 |
| post list | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 5 reviews
About Custom Post Type List Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.4.4Description
UPGRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK: We’ve added a legacy feature to the plugin which has been tested and is working on our local WordPress install. However, every environment is different, if you run into problem please visit http://blackbirdi.com/blog for support.
When used with Custom Post Type UI plug-in (https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/) and Advanced Custom Fields plug-in (https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/), you can easily list all of the posts within a post-type and sort by regular or custom fields.
Updated and tested on latest version of WordPress (4.0)
Most updates are because of users responding with requests. If you feel there is something that you would like to see in the plugin visit our site and post a comment.
Enjoy!
You can find documentation for the CPT_List @ (http://blackbirdi.com/blog/)
Installation
- Upload
cpt_shortcodedirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Place shortcode
[cpt_list](see our site for documentation http://blackbirdi.com/blog ) in any content area/page that allows shortcode.
Changelog
Fixed Boolean checks. Highly recomended upgrade, especially if your having problems with some of the shortcode options.
1.4.4
- Checked and ensured that the code worked on latest WP install.
- Updated directory structure of plugin. Nothing major added/removed or tweaked code wise.
1.4.3
- Added legacy mode to make it support older installtions as well
- Added inline styles for images to keep themes from overiding the thumbnail sizes
- Added support for over under layout( Traditionally the plugin supported only side by side content )
- Wrapped content and images in class’s for easier modification with CSS
- Minor cleanup based on user submittions at our blog http://blackbirdi.com/blog
1.4.2
- Added
filter_contenttag which allows for other plugins to hook into the plugin - Added support for ordering by custom fields.
meta_key
1.4.1
- Added check for show date to rid the empty H3 tags
1.4.0
- Added more taxonomy features – Special thanks: Chris Sigler
- Removed bulky documentation from admin area
1.3.9
- Fixed typo’s
- Added support for Taxonomies
- Cleaned house some for future additions
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FAQ
Custom Post Type List Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Custom Post Type List Shortcode free?
Yes. Custom Post Type List Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Post Type List Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Custom Post Type List Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Post Type List Shortcode?
Custom Post Type List Shortcode is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 26,672 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 208 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Post Type List Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Post Type List Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 List Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.4, was released on December 10, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Custom Post Type List Shortcode?
Custom Post Type List Shortcode is developed and maintained by Blackbird Interactive.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Type List Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Post Type List Shortcode are MAS Static Content (10K+ installs), Post Types Unlimited (10K+ installs) and Sticky Posts – Switch (6K+ installs).
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