CPT on Front Page
v1.0.1by fabrizim · updated 12 years ago
This plugin allows post types other than "page" to be displayed as the static front page.
- Rank
- #24,364
- Up59 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,261 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CPT on Front Page at a glance
CPT on Front Page is a WordPress plugin by fabrizim with 30+ active installs, the #24,364 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 24, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 14 plugins tagged “front page”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CPT on Front Page |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,364 · down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,364 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,423 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,016 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,314 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,411 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,586 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,611 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,563 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,430 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,289 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,259 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,343 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 24, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 24, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CPT on Front Page
How many websites use CPT on Front Page?
CPT on Front Page is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,364 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CPT on Front Page been downloaded?
3,261 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was CPT on Front Page last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 24, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is CPT on Front Page compatible with the latest WordPress?
CPT on Front Page’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is CPT on Front Page still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CPT on Front Page have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to CPT on Front Page?
The plugins most like CPT on Front Page, by the tags they share, are CMS Tree Page View (50K+), No Page Comment (10K+) and Posts in Page (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | fabrizim |
| First released | Mar 24, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2014 |
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