Custom Post Template
v1.5by Simon Wheatley · updated 9 years ago
Provides a drop-down to select different templates for posts from the post edit screen. The templates replace single.php for the specified post.
- Rank
- #2,151
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 249.8K
- 249,834 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 43 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Post Template at a glance
Custom Post Template is a WordPress plugin by Simon Wheatley with 10K+ active installs, the #2,151 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 206 plugins tagged “template”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats610 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Post Template |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 21 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11,291 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11,291 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11,292 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11,314 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11,314 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11,256 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11,277 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11,276 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11,283 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11,283 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11,291 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11,283 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11,291 |
Rank over time
#2,151 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,151 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,152 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,152 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,151 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,148 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,153 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,151 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,152 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,152 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,152 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,153 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,159 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,159 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,157 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.52% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.07% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
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.
- v1.598%
- Other1.7%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★43 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 27, 2008
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Post Template
How many websites use Custom Post Template?
Custom Post Template is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,151 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Post Template been downloaded?
249,834 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times. See download stats
When was Custom Post Template last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Custom Post Template compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Post Template’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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.
Does Custom Post Template have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Custom Post Template. See its security record
Is Custom Post Template still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Post Template have?
4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Template?
The plugins most like Custom Post Template, by the tags they share, are ShowID for Post/Page/Category/Tag/Comment (7K+), Template Kit (400K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
43 reviews
- 5 stars: 39 reviews, 91%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 95%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 18 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 18 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 43 |
| Total downloads | 249.8K |
| Author | Simon Wheatley |
| First released | Nov 27, 2008 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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