Post Types Unlimited
by WPExplorer · Uncategorized
Also makes 12 other plugins · 21.4K+ installs across the portfolio →
Create unlimited custom post types and custom taxonomies.
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Health
B 83/100
Few reviews
Active installs
10K+
≈19K estimated
Momentum
+2%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “cpt”, “taxonomies” and “custom post types” for “advertisement”, “advertisements” and “content types”. “cpt” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “advertisement” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “taxonomies” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “advertisements” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom post types” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “content types” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
83 health vs 58 average across 25,738 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →6.3%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 158.5K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,771 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 1 release 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.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 171 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 9 reviews, smoothed to 4.24★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
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.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
26%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| unlimited | #3 | #7 | down 1 |
| post types your tag | #4 | #6 | 0 |
| types your tag | #7 | #12 | 0 |
| custom post types your tag | #14 | #21 | down 1 |
| advertisement | #9 | #12 | up 1 |
| advertisements | #9 | #11 | 0 |
| content types | #10 | #15 | up 2 |
| post type | #12 | #20 | 0 |
| type | #14 | #17 | 0 |
| post formats | #21 | #23 | down 2 |
| duplicate custom post type | #22 | #23 | down 2 |
| post format | #23 | #22 | down 2 |
| post notes | #24 | #24 | down 2 |
| custom post type | #24 | #20 | 0 |
| custom types | #18 | #22 | 0 |
| cpt your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| taxonomies your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
68 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 15 listed. 53 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “cpt”, “taxonomies” and “custom post types” for “advertisement”, “advertisements” and “content types”. “cpt” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “advertisement” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “taxonomies” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “advertisements” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom post types” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “content types” sits at #10 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 “custom post types”. #14 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 12.6K · 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
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.
1
releases in the last 12 months
6mo ago
latest release · v1.2.9 · 13 May 2026
10
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 94% run the current release. 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 “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3.2 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 14 Nov 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Paul Bursnall2.2y ago
The gold standard of custom post type plugins. PTU is intuitive and easy to configure, works flawlessly with any theme, and follows the native WordPress UI. Where the plugin really shines though is when it’s used in conjunction with the authors premium Total theme. Dynamic post type templates and archives, post cards, related posts, image galleries, and custom fields…everything ties together giving you confidence a clients requests can be easily met. Also, the support provided by AJ is above anything else, outstanding. I really can’t recommend his work highly enough.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Michael4.2y ago
I have found this custom post type plugin to be extrememly useful and easy to use. Goes well with the Total Theme (since it is from the same author) but also works well with other themes. This is a must have for advanced development. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ aggk4.7y ago
Very handy, does the job perfectly! Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mirkoappel5.6y ago
+ No Ads + Intuitive Native WordPres UI + Regular Updates = LOVE This topic was modified 5 years, 3 months ago by mirkoappel. This topic was modified 5 years, 3 months ago by mirkoappel.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Bernd5.8y ago
Of course it integrates well with the authors premium theme (perfect!) but also consider it for your own work with CPTs. No clutter, no performance drain. Export of config and types can be done via the core WordPress tools.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Nyx19616.1y ago
This plugin has made adding a custom post type and its taxonomy very easy. WPExplorer hasn’t missed a single thing. Plus, there’s an explanation for each item which really takes the guesswork out of creating a custom post type or taxonomy. I really appreciate this after having struggled in the past with a custom post type generator. I also use your fabulous Total theme and this plugin picks up even more settings from it, which makes it even better. Thanks so much, AJ & WPExplorer for a terrific plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ boutham6.7y ago
Exactly what I was lookingfor. WPExplorer did it again. AJ you rock!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Adi Pramono6.8y ago
Thank you WPExplorer for creating this plugin. It’s easy to use and working as expected!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.2.9 Added the ability to enable Notes for your post types via the Supports setting. Learn more about WordPress Notes . Added extra sanitization for arguments passed to register_post_type and register_taxonomy. Updated the ta 1.2.9
- — Version 1.2.8 Fixed issue where group options would not save (such as the Card select in the Total theme integration). 1.2.8
- — Version 1.2.7 Added Sanitization to the automatic name generation for post types and taxonomies when creating new items. This ensures that only valid characters are included, and enforces proper length restrictions. 1.2.7
- — Version 1.2.6 Fixed issue with a file not being uploaded to SVN. 1.2.6
- — Version 1.2.5 Updated the plugin so if ACF is enabled, the plugin will check whether any post types or taxonomies are defined in ACF. If none are found, it will hide the ACF post type and taxonomy dashboards to reduce bloat. This chec 1.2.5
- — Version 1.2.4 Updated the tested up to version to 6.7 Updated the metabox class to support option groups for select fields. Updated the page and taxonomy select fields to both use “Select” for the empty option for consistency. 1.2.4
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
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
5 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Create unlimited custom post types and custom taxonomies."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("perfect for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 1 list; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,335 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "cpt" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2023-08-11 9K+ → 10K+ up after 82 days in tier
- 2023-05-21 8K+ → 9K+ up after 75 days in tier
- 2023-03-07 7K+ → 8K+ up after 48 days in tier
- 2023-01-18 6K+ → 7K+ up after 62 days in tier
- 2022-11-17 5K+ → 6K+ up after 44 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 3K+ → 5K+ up after 95 days in tier
- 2022-07-01 1K+ → 3K+ up after 318 days in tier
- 2021-08-17 800+ → 1K+ up after 242 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 -
Essential Content Types 20K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B -
Simple CPT 4K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A -
Custom post types, Custom Fields & more 3K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags B -
Dynamic Fields Engine – Custom post types, Custom fields, Meta fields, Taxonomies, Listing builder, Query builder and Relations 3K+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Search Widget Post Types for Elementor 500+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D
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