Post Types Unlimited vs Simple CPT
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 Simple CPT at #3,593. Over the last 7 days Post Types Unlimited slipped 3 places and Simple CPT slipped 5 places. Post Types Unlimited has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 10K+ active installs against 4K+ for Simple CPT. Downloads this week: Post Types Unlimited 291 and Simple CPT 182. Ratings: Post Types Unlimited 5★ from 9 and Simple CPT 4.6★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Post Types Unlimited | Simple CPT |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,740 ▼ 3 | #3,593 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 291 | 182 |
| Rating | 5★ (9) | 4.6★ (9) |
| Last updated | May 13, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.9 | 1.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,724 | #3,562 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2019 | Apr 2021 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Post Types Unlimited or Simple CPT?
By active installs, Post Types Unlimited: 10K+ sites run it against 4K+ for Simple CPT, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Post Types Unlimited or Simple CPT?
Post Types Unlimited, at #1,740 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Simple CPT at #3,593. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Post Types Unlimited or Simple CPT 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.