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Easy Post Types and Fields

By Barn2 Plugins

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Easy Post Types and Fields Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easy Post Types and Fields allows you to quickly add custom post types, fields, and taxonomies to your WordPress site. It simplifies content management and organization.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

2.7/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

Easy Post Types and Fields makes it quick and easy to add custom post types, custom fields, and taxonomies to your WordPress website. This plugin is designed to help site owners create dedicated areas for different types of content, allowing for better organization and management.

With this plugin, you can create custom post types to manage content separately from standard posts and pages. You can also add custom fields to store additional information in a structured way. Furthermore, it enables the creation of custom taxonomies for better categorization of content.

The plugin is user-friendly and developed by a leading UK-based company, ensuring essential features without unnecessary complexity. You can easily create and manage custom content types using a straightforward wizard.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy Post Types and Fields is a plugin for managing custom post types and fields, but it faces strong competition from several well-established alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple to use for basic custom post type and field creation
No known security vulnerabilities reported
Free to use without a paid upgrade
Integrates with WordPress admin interface
Suitable for users preferring minimal setup

Weaknesses

Limited features compared to competitors
Weak design and user interface
Conflicts reported with other plugins
Performance issues causing site slowdowns

User Sentiment Analysis

With a low overall rating and a majority of negative reviews, users express dissatisfaction mainly due to performance and feature limitations.

Positive highlights

'Worked, but I ended up deleting the plugin and adding a few lines of code to do the same thing.' — cherokeehouse

Common complaints

Lacks features compared to other similar plugins
Weak design and user interface
Conflicts with other plugins
Causes significant site slowdown

Weaknesses

Performance issues leading to slow site response
Limited functionality for advanced users
Plugin conflicts reducing compatibility

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, no-cost solution for basic custom post types and fields without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring robust features, high performance, and seamless compatibility with other plugins should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic custom post type and field creation without advanced options.

Final Verdict

Easy Post Types and Fields provides a simple and free solution for users needing basic custom post types and fields. However, its limited features, weak design, and reported performance issues make it less appealing compared to more mature alternatives.

Given the availability of stronger, more reliable plugins with better support and functionality, this plugin is best suited for users with minimal needs and who prioritize simplicity over advanced capabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Easy Post Types and Fields plugin.

Custom post type

Custom fields

Custom taxonomy

Screenshots

FAQ

You can get support from the WordPress experts at Barn2 plugins. To request support, either use the support forum in the ‘Support’ tab above or use the dedicated support request form.