Custom Post Type Submenu
v0.2by receter · updated 13 years ago
Adds a new menu item type that shows all posts for a given post type as children. If the post type has an archive, the parent menu item will link to t …
- Rank
- #43,314
- Down7,114 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,461 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Post Type Submenu at a glance
Custom Post Type Submenu is a WordPress plugin by receter with 10+ active installs, the #43,314 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 2.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Sep 17, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 78 plugins tagged “cpt”, it ranks #37. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats21 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Post Type Submenu |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#43,314 · up 2,735 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #43,314 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,200 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,731 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,892 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,133 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,085 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,600 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,885 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,372 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,049 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +16.67% |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 29, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 17, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Post Type Submenu
How many websites use Custom Post Type Submenu?
Custom Post Type Submenu 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 #43,314 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Post Type Submenu been downloaded?
2,461 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Custom Post Type Submenu last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Sep 17, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Custom Post Type Submenu compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Post Type Submenu’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Submenu still maintained?
Its last release was 13 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 Submenu have?
2.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Type Submenu?
The plugins most like Custom Post Type Submenu, by the tags they share, are User Menus (80K+), Nav Menu Roles (70K+) and Shortcode in Menus (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 50%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | receter |
| First released | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2013 |
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