# Essential Content Types

> Essential Content Types has 20K+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 2.7K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 61/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Essential Content Types works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

**Essential Content Types allows you to feature the impressive content through different content/post types on your website just the way you want it.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20K+
- **Total downloads:** 936,698
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,746 (-20.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 61/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Catch Themes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/catchthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/essential-content-types/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-types/) | #3 | 7 |
| [custom content types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-content-types/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | #7 | 206 |
| [post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-types/) | #1 | 54 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | #6 | 287 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content types | #4 | 10,000 |
| custom content types | #5 | 10,000 |
| custom post types | #21 | 10,000 |
| post types | #17 | 10,000 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,282 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 47%
- 2.2: 19.9%
- 2.3: 11%
- 1.8: 8.5%
- Other: 13.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (276) | Jul 14, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pods/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (418) | Aug 31, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Query All The Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-all-the-post-types/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 10, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Multiple Content Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-content-types/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 19, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Animata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animata/) | <10 | — | May 17, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [BBA Custom Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bba-custom-types/) | <10 | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Essential Content Types free?
Yes. Essential Content Types is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Essential Content Types safe to use in 2026?
Essential Content Types works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Essential Content Types?
Essential Content Types is active on 20K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 936,698 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 2,746 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Essential Content Types work with WordPress 7.1?
Essential Content Types is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Essential Content Types last updated?
The latest version, 2.6, was released on June 16, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Essential Content Types?
Essential Content Types is developed and maintained by Catch Themes.

### What are the best alternatives to Essential Content Types?
The most popular alternatives to Essential Content Types are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Pods (100K+ installs) and Query All The Post Types (30+ installs).


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