# PixTypes

> PixTypes has 9K+ active installs, a 2/5 rating from 2 reviews and 1.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** PixTypes is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Theme-driven post types, taxonomies & custom fields.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 9K+
- **Total downloads:** 379,848
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,192 (-66.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pixelgrade (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pixelgrade/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pixtypes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/builder/) | #2 | 92 |
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | #11 | 308 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | #35 | 749 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #6 | 127 |
| [post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-types/) | #4 | 54 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| builder | >100 | 8,998 |
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,166 |
| metadata | #56 | 6,006 |
| post types | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 58.5%
- 2.0: 36%
- Other: 5.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mesmerize Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mesmerize-companion/) | 50K+ | 4.4/5 (51) | Aug 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Gantry 5 Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gantry5/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (34) | Sep 3, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Materialis Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/materialis-companion/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Aug 12, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Themify Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-builder/) | 5K+ | 3.9/5 (24) | Sep 24, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Organic Builder Widgets – Simple WordPress Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/organic-customizer-widgets/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (85) | Jul 6, 2022 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [Fusion Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fusion/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Sep 18, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blockstrap-page-builder-blocks/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Sep 23, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [SKT Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skt-builder/) | 2K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Feb 12, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [Divi Masonry Gallery – Pro Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/paw-masonry-gallery/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 22, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 11 | [Theme Blvd Layout Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-blvd-layout-builder/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (5) | Jan 24, 2019 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PixTypes safe to use in 2026?
PixTypes is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PixTypes?
PixTypes is active on 9K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 379,848 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 1,192 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PixTypes work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested PixTypes up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was PixTypes last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes PixTypes?
PixTypes is developed and maintained by pixelgrade.

### What are the best alternatives to PixTypes?
The most popular alternatives to PixTypes are Mesmerize Companion (50K+ installs), Gantry 5 Framework (7K+ installs) and Materialis Companion (6K+ installs).


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