Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#271
Peak #271
Downloads / day
315
prev 1,016
Downloads (7d)
5,062
All-time downloads
2.4M
Days tracked
4
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Post Type Switcher currently ranks #271 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 682 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.0.1, shipped on Mar 24, 2026 (138 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | John James Jacoby |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.1 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-24 |
| Added to directory | 2010-05-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A simple way to change a post's type in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Is Post Type Switcher a free plugin?
Yes — Post Type Switcher is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Post Type Switcher?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Post Type Switcher?
As of August 9, 2026, Post Type Switcher ranks #271 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Post Type Switcher last updated?
Post Type Switcher was last updated on March 24, 2026 (version 4.0.1). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Post Type Switcher?
Post Type Switcher is developed by John James Jacoby. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2010.
