WP Post Type & Widget
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.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Post Type & Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Plugin | >100 |
| Woo-Commerce & Front-End DeveloperAuthor | #1 |
| wordpress theme | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP Post Type & Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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.
Features
- Create Custom Post Types
- Add post support by type as you want
- Create Custom Taxonomy by post type
- Create Custom widget
Expert Support
Ask your questions in the support forum, or contact us directly
Installation
There are a few options for installing and setting up this plugin.
Upload Manually
- Download and unzip the plugin.
- Upload the ‘wp-post-type-widget’ folder into the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Go to the Plugins admin page and active the plugin.
Install Via Admin Area
- In the admin area go to Plugins > Add New and search “WP Post Type & Widget”
- Click install and then activate.
How to Use
- Configure setting from plugin settings (WP Post Type & Widget)
- Notice Message
Changelog
This is the first version of the plugin. No updates available yet. Now enjoy the plugin feature.
1.0.0
- Initial lunch of the plugin
Screenshots
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
WP Post Type & Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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