Post Type Switcher
by John James Jacoby · Uncategorized
Also makes 28 other plugins · 331.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
A simple way to change a post's type in WordPress
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Health
A 92/100
no flags
Active installs
200K+
≈290K estimated
Momentum
+11%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “page”, “post” and “types” for “previous post”, “drop down” and “quick post”. “page” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “previous post” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “post” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “drop down” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “types” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “quick post” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
92 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →7.8%
of downloads still active
At least 200K of 2.6M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,766 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 16 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 255 reviews, smoothed to 4.69★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
46
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
34%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| post type switcher | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| switcher | #1 | #1 | up 3 |
| post type your tag | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| version switcher | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| theme switcher | #2 | #2 | up 2 |
| type your tag | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| post type change | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| post revision | #5 | #3 | up 2 |
| post types | #5 | #4 | up 2 |
| invisible | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| previous post | #6 | #6 | 0 |
| post contributors | #6 | #5 | 0 |
| post contributor | #6 | #5 | down 1 |
| types your tag | #11 | #4 | up 3 |
| post revisions | #7 | #5 | 0 |
| switch | #7 | #6 | up 3 |
| drop down | #9 | #5 | up 11 |
| quick post | #9 | #8 | up 1 |
| latest post | #9 | #7 | up 5 |
| custom post type | #9 | #7 | 0 |
| page your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
164 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 119 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “page”, “post” and “types” for “previous post”, “drop down” and “quick post”. “page” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “previous post” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “post” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “drop down” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “types” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “quick post” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “post”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “types”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 147K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
16d ago
latest release · v4.1.1 · 15 Oct 2026
7
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “200K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3.8 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 3 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ rmschwartz8mo ago
The WordPress Dashboard is busy, and I don’t always pay attention to whether I’m working on pages or posts. When I goof up, I can fix the problem instantaneously. With out it — well — life is not so good. This should be a part of the Core.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ holafreak9mo ago
I’ve used this plugin for a while now and it’s amazing. Saves me a ton of time and is simply straightforward.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Roice10mo ago
It does exactly what it’s supposed to. Thanks a lot!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mirphi1.3y ago
Extremely useful plugin if you have migrated your site from Joomla and all your content is migrated as posts. Post Type Switcher allows you to quickly switch relevant items from posts to pages. Also very useful if you use custom post types and need to migrate content between types which you can do in a matter of seconds. This topic was modified 12 months ago by mirphi.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kevin McClellan1.3y ago
I have been using this plugin for several years now and have come to find that it’s a regular part of my routine now when I decide that a new custom post type is needed for a site, and super easy to move pages or posts to other post types when needed. I also use page builders and have not seen any issues as a result of using this plugin as all the postmeta is still there. If it’s missing in the new post type then that means the new post type didn’t support it. What I typically do is use another plugin to clone the page or post, and then move that to the new post type. That’s a good way to not disturb the current setup while working on the new post type and implementing features or building onto things. I’m amazed how some sites that I help with have 1,000+ pages (before I came into the project). When I go through those sites I can usually come up with 3 or 4 post types that will help declutter, or put things that should have never been in “pages” into their own space. Post Type Switcher is so great at helping move things – and then we just set up some 301 redirects to preserve SEO and prevent 404 errors.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Ali Daei1.3y ago
This plugin is very practical and useful. It has helped me in many cases. Thank you.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ TapSuccess1.5y ago
It works for me. I have come back to this plugin for many years. It still works for version 6.8.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ iz4atkal1.7y ago
Quickly changes post types in bulk. Very useful when you need to migrate content and/or create CPT’s.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 4.0.1 Prevent Authors & Contributors from changing types on posts of Editors & Admins 4.0.1
- — Version 4.0.0 Requires WordPress 6.2 Requires PHP 8.0 Improve block editor styling Stash original & previous types in post meta Add pts_get_post_types_filter filter Load textdomain on init instead of plugins_loaded 4.0.0
- — Version 3.3.0 Hide the “Type” column by default 3.3.0
- — Version 3.2.1 Update author Add sponsor link 3.2.1
- — Version 3.2.0 Block editor support 3.2.0
- — Version 3.1.0 Fix post targeting when called recursively 3.1.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (4.1.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.4 Post Type Switcher <= 4.0.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Author+) Post Type Change ↗2025-11-17 CVE-2025-12524 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 4.0.0 Patched in 4.0.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.3
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 139 languages, 14 at 90% or more
Plus 115 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you need"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Block editor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 3 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,048 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2023-01-10 100K+ → 200K+ up after 11 days in tier
- 2022-12-30 200K+ → 100K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2022-12-29 100K+ → 200K+ up after 1489 days in tier
- 2018-12-01 90K+ → 100K+ up after 122 days in tier
- 2018-08-01 80K+ → 90K+ up after 153 days in tier
- 2018-03-01 70K+ → 80K+ up after 241 days in tier
- 2017-07-03 60K+ → 70K+ up after 75 days in tier
- 2017-04-19 50K+ → 60K+ up after 176 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Custom Post Type UI 1M+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Reveal IDs 40K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Themify Portfolio Post 30K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B
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