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Custom Post Type Editor

By Tectalic

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Custom Post Type Editor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily customize text labels and menu names for registered custom post types in WordPress. No coding required.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to customize the text labels, menu names, or descriptions for any registered custom post type using a simple Dashboard user interface. No PHP file editing is necessary!

For example, you can rename 'Posts' to 'News', 'Media' to 'Files', or change a 'Portfolio' post type to 'Projects'. You can customize various Custom Post Types including those created by WordPress Core, plugins, or themes.

This means you no longer have to modify PHP files to rename a Custom Post Type. Explore the plugin further through the provided screenshots and the plugin home page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Post Type Editor stands out as a straightforward tool focused on renaming existing custom post types rather than creating new ones. It offers a niche functionality compared to broader post type management plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and intuitive interface for renaming custom post types
Reliable with no reported security vulnerabilities
Highly rated with positive user feedback
Lightweight and focused on a specific task
Compatible with most themes providing custom post types

Weaknesses

Cannot create new custom post types, only rename existing ones
Limited to editing labels and names, no advanced post type management features
No pro version with extended capabilities
May not suit users needing full custom post type creation and management

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect 4.9 rating from 14 reviews and no low-star feedback, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Saved my bacon when I had a conflict between Custom Sidebars and WPCourseware' - Kevin
'Nice simple plugin for change post type name' - Siudan
'Thank you for the perfect solution!' - studioluminous
'Allows you to edit the CPT that you get with most themes. Change their names and other elements to suit your needs.' - antlavant
'Should be part of WP core! Simple, useful, essential.' - photoMaldives

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited functionality to renaming only
No capability to create new custom post types
Lacks advanced post type management features
No premium version for additional features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, reliable way to rename existing custom post types without complex setup or coding.

Not ideal for

Users looking to create new custom post types or requiring advanced management features beyond renaming.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for renaming custom post types and editing their labels, sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Custom Post Type Editor is a highly rated, secure, and focused plugin that excels at renaming existing custom post types with ease. Its simplicity and reliability make it a valuable tool for users who want to customize post type labels without complexity.

However, it lacks the ability to create new post types or offer advanced management features, which may lead some users to consider alternative plugins. Overall, it provides excellent value for its specific purpose, especially given its free availability and strong user satisfaction.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Custom Post Type Editor plugin.

Cpt

Custom Post Type

Description

Label

Post Type

Screenshots

FAQ

It provides an easy way for you to modify/customise the labels and/or description of any registered Custom Post Type. This includes WordPress’ built-in post types, as well as any Custom Post Types created by a plugin or theme.