Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple CPT currently ranks #3593 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3562, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 4K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 35 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 51% versus the month before (72/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Aug 24, 2026 (54 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #3593 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3588 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3586 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3567 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 26 |
| 2026-09-30 | 23 |
| 2026-08-31 | 93 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 34 |
| 2026-03-31 | 33 |
| 2026-02-28 | 25 |
| 2026-01-31 | 33 |
| 2025-12-31 | 28 |
| 2025-11-30 | 29 |
| 2025-10-31 | 21 |
| 2025-09-30 | 35 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | George Pattichis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 |
| Added to directory | 2021-04-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simple CPT provides an easy to use interface for registering and managing custom post types and custom taxonomies.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple CPT?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple CPT?
As of October 17, 2026, Simple CPT ranks #3593 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3562.
When was Simple CPT last updated?
Simple CPT was last updated on August 24, 2026 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Simple CPT?
Simple CPT is developed by George Pattichis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2021.
