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Post types help you organize content in the WordPress website. There are a few default [post types](https://wordpress.org/support/article/post-types/) in WordPress: posts, pages, attachments, navigation menu, etc. But what if you want to add more post types to your website? Then, you’ll definitely need **Custom Post Types**.

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For example, you are creating a recipes website, and you need to add recipes, so you just create a Recipes custom post type to add as many new recipes as you need.

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 ![Custom post types example](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-hp037u2.png)

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## How to Create Custom Post Types Without Plugin?

You can create custom post types in WordPress with `register_post_type` [function](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/register_post_type/).

As an example here is the code for creating Books custom post types:

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```javascript
function books_post_type() {
    register_post_type( 'books',
        array(
            'labels' => array(
                'name' => __( 'Books' ),
                'singular_name' => __( 'Book' )
            ),
            'public' => true,
            'show_in_rest' => true,
	    'supports' => array('title', 'editor', 'thumbnail')
        )
    );
}
add_action( 'init', 'books_post_type' );
```

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After that, go to your text editor, and add the code to your `functions.php` file.

## Why Do You Need WordPress Custom Post Types Plugin?

To be honest, adding custom post types using code can confuse newbies and even Devs.

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WordPress plugins help add new custom post types with ease and allow for more functionality for building WP websites.

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So, let’s discover the Custom Post Type WordPress plugins on the market.

## [Custom Post Types UI](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/)

 ![Custom Post Type UI](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-4b137wh.png)

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Over 1 million active installations, this custom post-type WordPress plugin has an intuitive interface for creating and managing CPTs and taxonomies.

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CPT UI dashboard looks like this:

 ![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-mld3786.png)

You’ll also find 30+ additional labels and settings (icon change, publicity, etc.):

 ![CPT UI settings](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-99e37jn.png)

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**💡Highlights:**

* ability to add the post slug
* add additional labels
* import/export post types

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**💲Pricing:**

CPT UI is a simple, free WordPress plugin, but you can extend the functionality with the paid version: $29 per single site, $49 per 2-5 sites, $84 unlimited.

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Disadvantage: too simple for advanced users.

## [Custom Post Types](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-types/)

 ![Custom Post Types WordPress plugin by TotalPress](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-hq237rf.png)

Next, the simple custom post types plugin has 4K+ active installations, allows to create CPTs, taxonomies, fields, templates without coding.

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CPT dashboard looks like this:

 ![Custom post types dashboard](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-lha37nq.png)

When it goes to creating CPT, you'll see 2 modes available:

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* Simple View

 ![Simple CPT view](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-0fb37lu.png)

* The advanced view adds additional settings:

 ![CPT Advanced view](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-bfc37tt.png)

💡**Highlights**:

* simple to use
* compatible with any theme builder
* create and edit CPTs
* advanced view settings are available

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**💲Pricing**:

Pro version allows export/import settings and has support priority. It costs $25 per year.

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## [Custom Post Types Maker](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/)

 ![Custom post type maker plugin](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-d13378s.png)

Custom post type marker provides a simple interface and features to create CPTs and taxonomies.

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CPT maker interface looks like this:

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 ![CPT maker interface](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-qsf37c2.png)

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And has visibility, front-end options, admin menu options, WordPress integration sections, etc:

 ![CPT maker additional settings](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-fgg37u5.png)

**💡Highlights**:

* manage CPTs like regular posts/pages
* integrated with WordPress API
* no coding skills

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**💲Pricing**: 

Free

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**Disadvantage**: hasn’t been updated in the last 6 months.

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⭐**After discovering simple CPT WordPress plugins, let’s proceed with more complex solutions.**


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## [JetEngine](https://crocoblock.com/plugins/jetengine/custom-post-type/)

 ![JetEngine WordPress plugin](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-ia4370v.png)

JetEngine WordPress plugin helps structure and organize the content by creating custom post types and custom content types, taxonomies, fields, listings, etc.

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Here is how the custom post types dashboard looks:

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 ![JetEngine CPTs dashboard](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-qm8376c.png)

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You can edit custom post type name, slug, 20+ labels, advanced settings (show in admin UI, Nav Bar, menu icon, etc.)

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 ![JetEngine Custom Post Types advanced settings](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-au93714.png)

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**💡Highlights:**

* build dynamic website structure
* add conditional logic, dynamic visibility to your website
* Data Store, Query Builder, tables and charts modules, glossary feature, etc.

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**💲Pricing:**

Starts from $26 per year for a single website, $54 for an unlimited website per year. A lifetime package is also available in Crocoblock subscription for $750.

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Disadvantage: no free version available.

## [Toolset](https://toolset.com/)

 ![Toolset WordPress plugin](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-y6537j2.png)

This WordPress plugin allows you to create custom post types, fields, and taxonomies without coding.

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**💡Highlights**:

* create custom searches
* custom grids, tables, and lists
* build post relations

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**💲Pricing**:

Toolset plugin costs $69 per year for 1 website, $149 per year for 3 websites, and $299/unlimited websites per year.

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Disadvantage: no free version, and lifetime option.

## [Pods](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pods/)

 ![Pods WordPress plugin](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-2w637ir.png)

Pods WordPress plugin provides you with custom content options.

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By the way, Pods interface is a little bit different from other plugins, as it starts with a quick setup:

 ![Pods dashboard](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-5vh37zd.png)

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**💡Highlights**:

* customize CPTs
* display custom fields anywhere
* create connections between your content

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**💲Pricing**: freemium

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**Disadvantage**: Not for beginners. I was confused by the dashboard and wasn’t able to create CPT from the first scratch. 😅

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## [MetaBox](https://metabox.io/)

 ![MetaBox WordPress plugin](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-ld737c6.png)

With more than 700K active installations, this plugin helps WordPress professionals to create custom posts with ease.

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MetaBox custom post types plugin has a clean dashboard:

 ![MetaBox dashboard](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-f8i37r0.png)

Settings include 25+ labels, advanced options, taxonomies, etc.

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 ![Advanced MetaBox CPT settings](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-frj37jx.png)

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**💡Highlights**:

* extended functionality with APIs, hooks
* intuitive interface
* compatible with lots of WordPress themes & plugins

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**💲Pricing**:

Personal plans start from $49 per site and go up to lifetime bundle (agencies) for $699

## Conclusion

As usual, everything is up to you. Write down the features you need, check out their pricing, reviews, communities, and come up with the best solution for your website.

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🙏What about you?

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Are you adding custom post types manually or with the help of a plugin?

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