Custom Post Type List Shortcode
v1.4.4by Blackbird Interactive · updated 12 years ago
A shortcode with which you can easily list all of the posts within a post-type and sort by regular or custom fields.
- Rank
- #14,208
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 152
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 27K
- 27,016 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Post Type List Shortcode at a glance
Custom Post Type List Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Blackbird Interactive with 100+ active installs, the #14,208 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.4.4 came out on Dec 10, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 78 plugins tagged “cpt”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats204 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Post Type List Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 152 · -7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 165 |
Rank over time
#14,208 · down 45 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,208 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,213 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,174 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,176 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,229 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,170 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,249 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,219 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,239 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,214 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,117 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,223 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,239 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,163 |
Growth %
Average -0.63% 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 | +0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.31% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.48% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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
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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.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 7, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 10, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Post Type List Shortcode
How many websites use Custom Post Type List Shortcode?
Custom Post Type List Shortcode 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 #14,208 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Post Type List Shortcode been downloaded?
27,016 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Custom Post Type List Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.4.4 came out on Dec 10, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is Custom Post Type List Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Post Type List Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Custom Post Type List Shortcode 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 Custom Post Type List Shortcode have?
4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Type List Shortcode?
The plugins most like Custom Post Type List Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Maker (6K+), W4 Post List (3K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 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 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 152 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 27K |
| Author | Blackbird Interactive |
| First released | Jul 7, 2011 |
| Version | 1.4.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 10, 2014 |
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