Post Type Switcher is a free WordPress plugin by John James Jacoby with 200K+ active installs, ranked #269 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.8/5 from 255 reviews and has been downloaded 2.6M times. The latest version 4.1.1 was released on October 15, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 64.8% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 3 weeks ago.
- Next install milestone: next 300K+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #269 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #269 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 200K | — |
| October 2026 | 200K | — |
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⌕Details
- Author
- John James Jacoby
- Version
- 4.1.1
- Last updated
- October 15, 2026
- Added
- May 29, 2010
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
Description
A simple way to change a post's type in WordPress
FAQ
How many sites use Post Type Switcher?
Post Type Switcher has 200K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Post Type Switcher?
It is currently ranked #269 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #269.
When was Post Type Switcher last updated?
The latest version (4.1.1) was released on October 15, 2026.
Who develops Post Type Switcher?
Post Type Switcher is developed by John James Jacoby.
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