Hierarchy vs Post Types Unlimited
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Post Types Unlimited leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,740, ahead of Hierarchy at #15,729. Over the last 7 days Post Types Unlimited slipped 3 places and Hierarchy slipped 134 places. Post Types Unlimited has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for Hierarchy. Downloads this week: Post Types Unlimited 291 and Hierarchy 18. Ratings: Hierarchy 4.7★ from 13 and Post Types Unlimited 5★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Hierarchy | Post Types Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #15,729 ▼ 134 | #1,740 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 18 | 291 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (13) | 5★ (9) |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2022 | May 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.5.1 | 1.2.9 |
| Best rank on record | #15,512 | #1,724 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2012 | Mar 2019 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Hierarchy or Post Types Unlimited?
By active installs, Post Types Unlimited: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for Hierarchy, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hierarchy or Post Types Unlimited?
Post Types Unlimited, at #1,740 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Hierarchy at #15,729. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Hierarchy or Post Types Unlimited alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.