Post Types Unlimited
v1.2.9by WPExplorer · updated 5 months ago
Create unlimited custom post types and custom taxonomies.
- Rank
- #1,735
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 158.9K
- 158,934 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Types Unlimited at a glance
Post Types Unlimited is a WordPress plugin by WPExplorer with 10K+ active installs, the #1,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 47 times, 3% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.2.9 came out on May 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 80 plugins tagged “taxonomies”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Types Unlimited |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 69 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 48 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 36 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14,371 · -0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14,371 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14,382 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14,401 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14,412 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14,402 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14,362 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14,384 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14,394 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14,408 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14,445 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14,444 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14,434 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14,442 |
Rank over time
#1,735 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #1,735 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,737 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,734 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,735 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,735 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,736 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,739 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,737 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,737 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,736 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,733 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,734 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,737 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,737 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,739 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.06% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1737 → #1735Downloads -9.9%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.295%
- Other5.5%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.9
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Mar 19, 2019
- Last updated
- May 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Types Unlimited
How many websites use Post Types Unlimited?
Post Types Unlimited is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Types Unlimited been downloaded?
158,934 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 47 times. See download stats
When was Post Types Unlimited last updated?
Version 1.2.9 came out on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago). See every release
Is Post Types Unlimited compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Types Unlimited’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Types Unlimited have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Post Types Unlimited. See its security record
Is Post Types Unlimited still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Types Unlimited have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Types Unlimited?
The plugins most like Post Types Unlimited, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type UI (1M+), Essential Content Types (20K+) and Custom Post Type Maker (6K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 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 | ≈ 14,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 158.9K |
| Author | WPExplorer |
| First released | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Version | 1.2.9 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 13, 2026 |
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