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Post Type Converter

v0.6

by Kevin Langley Jr. · updated 12 years ago

Allows you to convert the post type of objects while in the edit screen.

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Rank
#6,792
Down4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,170
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
35.2K
35,201 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +41.7% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~52d

Post Type Converter at a glance

Post Type Converter is a WordPress plugin by Kevin Langley Jr. with 1K+ active installs, the #6,792 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 42% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.6 came out on Jan 5, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 100 plugins tagged “converter”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

259 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Post Type Converter Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.51015Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8
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DatePost Type Converter
Nov 8, 202610
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 6, 202613
Nov 5, 20265
Nov 4, 20265
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 20269
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 20269
Oct 28, 202610
Oct 27, 20269
Oct 26, 202612
Oct 25, 202616
Oct 24, 20266
Oct 23, 20269
Oct 22, 202610
Oct 21, 20268
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202613
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,166 · -2.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.2K1.2K1.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,166
Nov 8, 20261,169
Nov 7, 20261,171
Nov 5, 20261,174
Nov 4, 20261,177
Nov 3, 20261,172
Nov 2, 20261,171
Nov 1, 20261,172
Oct 31, 20261,175
Oct 30, 20261,176
Oct 29, 20261,175
Oct 28, 20261,176
Oct 27, 20261,191

Rank over time

#6,792 · down 8 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.8K#6.8K#6.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,792
Nov 8, 2026#6,788
Nov 7, 2026#6,780
Nov 6, 2026#6,789
Nov 5, 2026#6,772
Nov 4, 2026#6,766
Nov 3, 2026#6,772
Nov 2, 2026#6,777
Nov 1, 2026#6,779
Oct 31, 2026#6,769
Oct 30, 2026#6,774
Oct 29, 2026#6,775
Oct 28, 2026#6,788
Oct 27, 2026#6,784

Growth %

Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.26%
Nov 8, 2026-0.17%
Nov 7, 2026-0.13%
Nov 5, 2026-0.26%
Nov 4, 2026+0.43%
Nov 3, 2026+0.09%
Nov 2, 2026-0.09%
Nov 1, 2026-0.26%
Oct 31, 2026-0.09%
Oct 30, 2026+0.09%
Oct 29, 2026-0.09%
Oct 28, 2026-1.26%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.699%
  • v0.11.2%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.6
Requires WordPress
3.7.4
Tested up to
4.1.42
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 24, 2011
Last updated
Jan 5, 2015
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Post Type Converter

How many websites use Post Type Converter?

Post Type Converter is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,792 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Post Type Converter been downloaded?

35,201 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats

When was Post Type Converter last updated?

Version 0.6 came out on Jan 5, 2015 (11 years ago). See every release

Is Post Type Converter compatible with the latest WordPress?

Post Type Converter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Post Type Converter have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 0.6, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is Post Type Converter 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 Post Type Converter have?

4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Post Type Converter?

The plugins most like Post Type Converter, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Editor (2K+), MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies (10K+) and Custom Post Type Maker (6K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 3 reviews, 50%
  • 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 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Post Type Converter
Estimated installs≈ 1,170
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.5
Reviews6
Total downloads35.2K
AuthorKevin Langley Jr.
First releasedDec 24, 2011
Version0.6
Requires WP3.7.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 5, 2015

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