Create Custom Post Type
v1.0by anand23 · updated 11 years ago
If you are looking to create custom post type and you are not too much familiar WordPress theme code then this plugin is for you.
- Rank
- #34,708
- Down365 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,010 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Create Custom Post Type at a glance
Create Custom Post Type is a WordPress plugin by anand23 with 10+ active installs, the #34,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Oct 10, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 7 plugins tagged “wordpress post”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Create Custom Post Type |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,708 · down 345 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #34,708 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,343 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,825 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #34,527 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,355 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,458 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #34,486 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,227 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,363 |
Growth %
Average -0.96% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -6.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 1.0
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 10, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 10, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Create Custom Post Type
How many websites use Create Custom Post Type?
Create Custom Post Type is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Create Custom Post Type been downloaded?
2,010 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Create Custom Post Type last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Oct 10, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Create Custom Post Type compatible with the latest WordPress?
Create Custom Post Type’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 Create Custom Post Type still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Create Custom Post Type have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Create Custom Post Type?
The plugins most like Create Custom Post Type, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | anand23 |
| First released | Oct 10, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2015 |
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