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MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies

By Anh Tran

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily create and manage custom post types and taxonomies in WordPress with a user-friendly interface.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.96/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies helps you to register and edit custom post types and custom taxonomies easily in WordPress by providing an easy-to-use UI in the admin area.

The plugin allows you to handle all post type's arguments and taxonomy's arguments such as menu labels, admin bar label, exclude from search, disable archive page, etc. just in minutes. You don't need to write custom PHP code to register custom post types anymore.

Using MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies, you will be able to craft the WordPress content types and turn it into a professional CMS.

This plugin supports all arguments for creating custom post types and taxonomies, live editing mode, export to PHP code, and clean code. Registered custom post types can be exported/imported using default WordPress functionality.

Comparing to Alternatives

MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies stands out in the custom post type and taxonomy management space with several viable alternatives available for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly interface for creating custom post types and taxonomies
Does not require Meta Box core custom field plugin to function
Offers many configuration options while remaining easy to set up
Highly rated by users for ease of use and functionality
Lightweight and focused on its core purpose

Weaknesses

Had a low severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed in version 2.7.7
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature options
Smaller user base compared to some alternatives
Limited direct integrations with other plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 13 reviews, users generally express strong satisfaction with the plugin's ease of use and functionality. Negative feedback is minimal and does not highlight recurring issues.

Positive highlights

"A good and easy to use plugin." — bichloc
"Easy to create CPTs and taxonomies without touching the code 🙂" — Long Nguyen
"I love it, it does everything I need and so easy to set up!" — snorky11
"Created custom post type and custom taxonomy very easy. Thanks 🙏" — Andrew
"Very useful" — nino02

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Previously had a stored XSS vulnerability (fixed in version 2.7.7)
Lacks a paid version with advanced features
Smaller community and fewer integrations compared to larger alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, easy-to-use plugin for creating custom post types and taxonomies without needing additional custom field plugins.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced features available in premium versions or requiring extensive integrations with other plugins might find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive tools to create and manage custom post types and taxonomies with many configuration options.

Final Verdict

MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies is a highly rated plugin that excels in simplicity and ease of use for managing custom post types and taxonomies. It offers a solid free solution with many options, making it suitable for users who want to avoid coding or additional plugins.

While it had a minor security issue that has been resolved, and lacks a pro version for advanced features, it remains a reliable choice. Users needing more extensive functionality or integrations might consider the available alternatives.