Frontype | Select a custom post type as a front page
It lets you set a custom post type as a front page.
Solid choice
Frontype is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Frontype stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom post type | #49 |
| front page | #10 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
About Frontype
From the official readme · v0.0.2Description
It lets you set a custom post type as a front page.
How to set a custom post type as a front page
- Install and activate the plugin Frontype
- Go to Settings => Reading
- Select the desired post type from the dropdown list “Type”
- Select “A static page” in “Your homepage displays”
- Select the desired single custom post in “Homepage”
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FAQ
Frontype: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Frontype free?
Yes. Frontype is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Frontype safe to use in 2026?
Frontype is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Frontype?
Frontype is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,768 times since it launched in May 2022. It was downloaded 127 times in the last 30 days.
Does Frontype work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Frontype up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Frontype need?
Frontype requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Frontype last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.2, was released on October 1, 2026 (2 days ago).
Who makes Frontype?
Frontype is developed and maintained by Jose Mortellaro.
What are the best alternatives to Frontype?
The most popular alternatives to Frontype 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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