# WP Post Type & Widget

> WP Post Type & Widget has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Post Type & Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**WP Post Type & Widget is the perfect plugin to create Custom Post Types and custom Taxonomies and custom widgets in a user friendly way, just like managing your regular posts and pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,309
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+5.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joy Saha (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joysaha7302/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-type-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin/) | #15 | 24 |
| [Woo-Commerce & Front-End DeveloperAuthor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woo-commerce-front-end-developerauthor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-theme/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin | >100 | 10,000 |
| Woo-Commerce & Front-End DeveloperAuthor | #1 | 1 |
| wordpress theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Favicon XT-Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favicon-xt-manager/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Slug or PostID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slug-or-postid/) | 600+ | 3/5 (1) | Feb 6, 2013 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [Content text slider on post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-text-slider-on-post/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 29, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Tabs popular posts and latest posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabs-widget-popular-posts-and-latest-posts/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Dec 1, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 5 | [Remove Admin Footer and Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-admin-footer-and-version/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 26, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [Name: Children Excerpt Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/children-excerpt-shortcode-plugin/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [WP Lazy Loaded Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-lazy-loaded-images/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Post word count in admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-word-count-in-admin/) | 10+ | — | Mar 30, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Admin Quicksearch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-quicksearch/) | 10+ | — | Mar 26, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Skeps Reviews Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skeps-review-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 22, 2020 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Post Type & Widget free?
Yes. WP Post Type & Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Post Type & Widget safe to use in 2026?
WP Post Type & Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Post Type & Widget?
WP Post Type & Widget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,309 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Post Type & Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Post Type & Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Post Type & Widget need?
WP Post Type & Widget requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Post Type & Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 3, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes WP Post Type & Widget?
WP Post Type & Widget is developed and maintained by Joy Saha.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Post Type & Widget?
The most popular alternatives to WP Post Type & Widget are Favicon XT-Manager (2K+ installs), Slug or PostID (600+ installs) and Content text slider on post (300+ installs).


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