Simple CPT
v1.1.1by George Pattichis · updated 2 months ago
Simple CPT provides an easy to use interface for registering and managing custom post types and custom taxonomies.
- Rank
- #3,599
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,140
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28.6K
- 28,586 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple CPT at a glance
Simple CPT is a WordPress plugin by George Pattichis with 4K+ active installs, the #3,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times, 21% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 24, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 80 plugins tagged “taxonomies”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats867 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple CPT |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 20 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,138 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,138 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,149 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,161 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,149 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,146 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,146 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,144 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,158 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,159 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,159 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,155 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,164 |
Rank over time
#3,599 · down 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,599 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,595 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,585 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,586 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,592 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,594 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,590 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,591 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,587 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,586 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,589 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,598 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,596 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,593 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.22% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
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 #3598 → #3586Downloads -1.8%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.191%
- v1.09.5%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Apr 8, 2021
- Last updated
- Aug 24, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple CPT
How many websites use Simple CPT?
Simple CPT is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple CPT been downloaded?
28,586 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times. See download stats
When was Simple CPT last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 24, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Simple CPT compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Simple CPT have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple CPT. See its security record
Is Simple CPT still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple CPT have?
4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Simple CPT?
The plugins most like Simple CPT, by the tags they share, are Post Types Unlimited (10K+), Custom Post Type Maker (6K+) and Custom Post Type Editor (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 89%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4,140 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 28.6K |
| Author | George Pattichis |
| First released | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
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