# Plain Text Custom Post Type

> Plain Text Custom Post Type has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plain Text Custom Post Type shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Create plain text files through WordPress using a custom post type.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,067
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+90.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 12, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ryan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryannutt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plain-text-custom-post-type/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cpt/) | #34 | 72 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 354 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | >100 | 274 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,201 |
| [text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text/) | >100 | 151 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cpt | >100 | 1,112 |
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| text | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MAS Static Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mas-static-content/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 30, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Post Types Unlimited](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-types-unlimited/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 13, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Sticky Posts – Switch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-posts-switch/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Jul 29, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Simple CPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-cpt/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Aug 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [Custom post types, Custom Fields & more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-types/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (56) | Aug 5, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Custom Post Type Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cpt-editor/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (14) | Jul 17, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 7 | [Post Type Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-converter/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Jan 5, 2015 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Portfolio Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/portfolio-toolkit/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 31, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Public Preview URL Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-preview-url-manager/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Post Type List Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-list-shortcode/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Dec 10, 2014 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plain Text Custom Post Type safe to use in 2026?
Plain Text Custom Post Type shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plain Text Custom Post Type?
Plain Text Custom Post Type is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,067 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plain Text Custom Post Type work with WordPress 7.1?
Plain Text Custom Post Type is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plain Text Custom Post Type last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on October 12, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Plain Text Custom Post Type?
Plain Text Custom Post Type is developed and maintained by Ryan.

### What are the best alternatives to Plain Text Custom Post Type?
The most popular alternatives to Plain Text Custom Post Type are MAS Static Content (10K+ installs), Post Types Unlimited (10K+ installs) and Sticky Posts – Switch (6K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plain-text-custom-post-type/ · Generated 2026-10-08 21:30 UTC by PageForge