Custom post types for WordPress – ACPT Lite
v2.1.1by mauretto1978 · updated 10 days ago
Create and manage custom post types, taxonomies and custom fields in seconds, from a clean, developer-friendly interface.
- Rank
- #14,735
- Down263 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 145
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.5K
- 12,527 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 24 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom post types for WordPress at a glance
Custom post types for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by mauretto1978 with 100+ active installs, the #14,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 60% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Version 2.1.1 came out on Oct 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 56 plugins tagged “meta box”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats672 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom post types for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 33 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 145 · -14.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 158 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 169 |
Rank over time
#14,735 · down 781 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,735 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,472 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,371 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,401 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,436 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,106 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,003 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,050 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,918 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,024 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,045 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,954 |
Growth %
Average -1.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -3.21% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.89% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +3.80% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.24% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14024 → #14371Downloads +185.7%
- Released 2.1.1 (was 2.1.0)
- Rank #14045 → #14401Downloads +214.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.064%
- v2.136%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★24 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Dec 1, 2021
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom post types for WordPress
How many websites use Custom post types for WordPress?
Custom post types for WordPress is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom post types for WordPress been downloaded?
12,527 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats
When was Custom post types for WordPress last updated?
Version 2.1.1 came out on Oct 29, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Custom post types for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Custom post types for WordPress still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom post types for WordPress have?
4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom post types for WordPress?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
24 reviews
- 5 stars: 22 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 17 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 47 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 145 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 24 |
| Total downloads | 12.5K |
| Author | mauretto1978 |
| First released | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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