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Best WordPress Plugins for Custom Content Structures with Beginners

12 plugins compared · Updated September 2026 · Custom Fields & Post Types

Choosing a WordPress plugin for custom content structures comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 12 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 12 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. Admin Columns Best overall 88/100
  2. 2. Simple CPT 82/100
  3. 3. Post Type Transfer 82/100
  4. 4. Blocks for ACF Fields 82/100
  5. 5. ACF Photo Gallery Field 78/100
  6. 6. Simple Revision Control 78/100
  7. 7. Forms Bridge 76/100
  8. 8. Ace Post Type Builder 71/100
  9. 9. Post Submissions for Elementor Forms 68/100
  10. 10. Custom Post Type Maker 53/100
  11. 11. Subtitles 53/100
  12. 12. Advanced Custom Fields Page Builder 45/100
1 Admin Columns
Best overall Free by Codepress

Admin Columns

Take control of your WordPress admin list tables. Add, remove, and reorder columns for posts, users, media, and more - no coding needed.

4.9★
from 1,651 ratings
100k+
active installs
Updated
May 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
88

WPScore

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2 Simple CPT
Free by George Pattichis

Simple CPT

Simple CPT provides an easy to use interface for registering and managing custom post types and custom taxonomies.

4.6★
from 9 ratings
4k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
82

WPScore

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3 Post Type Transfer
Free by KrishaWeb

Post Type Transfer

Transfer posts, pages, and custom post types in bulk or one by one. Works from the editor, Quick Edit, and Bulk Edit. No coding needed.

5★
from 7 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
82

WPScore

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4 Blocks for ACF Fields
Free by Gama Priambada

Blocks for ACF Fields

The easiest way to load ACF & SCF fields in WordPress blocks. Add your custom fields to the block editor instantly — no coding required!

4.9★
from 13 ratings
2k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
82

WPScore

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5 ACF Photo Gallery Field
Free by Navneil Naicker

ACF Photo Gallery Field

A lightweight extension of Advanced Custom Field (ACF) that adds Photo Gallery field to any post/pages on your WordPress website.

4★
from 29 ratings
60k+
active installs
Updated
Dec 2025
Tested to
WP 6.9.7
78

WPScore

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6 Simple Revision Control
Free by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak)

Simple Revision Control

Easily control and limit post revisions per post type to keep your WordPress database clean and optimized—no coding required!

3.8★
from 13 ratings
1k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
78

WPScore

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7 Forms Bridge
Free by Còdec

Forms Bridge

Seamlessly connect WordPress forms to CRMs, ERPs, and APIs — no coding required. Automate data flow with field mappers, custom fields, and workflows.

5★
from 2 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
76

WPScore

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8 Ace Post Type Builder
Free by Buywptemplates

Ace Post Type Builder

Post Type Builder: Simplifies creating and managing custom post types in WordPress with an intuitive interface and compatibility with page builders.

1★
from 1 ratings
300+
active installs
Updated
Jan 2026
Tested to
WP 6.9.7
71

WPScore

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11 Subtitles
Free by Philip Arthur Moore

Subtitles

Add subtitles into your WordPress posts, pages, custom post types, and themes. No coding required. Simply activate Subtitles and you're ready.

4.8★
from 53 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2017
Tested to
WP 4.8.30
53

WPScore

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