Custom Post Type Maker
v2.0.0by Graffino · updated 5 days ago
Custom Post Type Maker lets you create Custom Post Types and custom Taxonomies in a user friendly way.
- Rank
- #2,911
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6,140
- 6K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 161.3K
- 161,252 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 18 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Post Type Maker at a glance
Custom Post Type Maker is a WordPress plugin by Graffino with 6K+ active installs, the #2,911 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Nov 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 78 plugins tagged “cpt”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.9K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Post Type Maker |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 69 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 105 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 122 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,103 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6,145 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6,145 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6,144 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6,132 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6,158 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6,156 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6,142 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6,153 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6,153 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6,150 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6,154 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6,155 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6,155 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6,160 |
Rank over time
#2,911 · down 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,911 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,913 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,921 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,918 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,910 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,912 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,913 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,912 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,910 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,912 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,911 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,914 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,922 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,920 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,907 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.08% |
Active installs band
6K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #2913 → #2911
- Tags + cpt+ custom taxonomy+ taxonomycustomposttype
- Tested up to 6.0.18 → 7.1.4
- Released 2.0.0 (was 1.2.0)
- Rank #2922 → #2910Downloads +305.9%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.266%
- v1.116%
- v2.015%
- Other3.0%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Feb 4, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Post Type Maker
How many websites use Custom Post Type Maker?
Custom Post Type Maker is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,911 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Post Type Maker been downloaded?
161,252 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats
When was Custom Post Type Maker last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago). See every release
Is Custom Post Type Maker compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Custom Post Type Maker have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Custom Post Type Maker. See its security record
Is Custom Post Type Maker still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Post Type Maker have?
4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Type Maker?
The plugins most like Custom Post Type Maker, by the tags they share, are MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies (10K+), Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types (10K+) and Custom Post Type UI (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
18 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 11%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6,140 |
| Reported installs | 6K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 18 |
| Total downloads | 161.3K |
| Author | Graffino |
| First released | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2026 |
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