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Post Type Switcher
A simple way to change a post's type in WordPress
The facts
- Rating
- 4.8★ from 253
- Active installs
- 200k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 24 Mar 2026
- Added
- May 2010
- Requires WP
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- Downloads
- 2,391,421
Our analysis
AI-assistedPost Type Switcher is a WordPress plugin that allows you to change the post type of your content directly from the post editor interface. You can easily reassign posts to different types, including posts, pages, and custom post types, using a simple drop-down menu.
This plugin is suitable for users who need to manage various content types efficiently, especially those who frequently switch between post types. It also supports bulk editing, enabling you to convert multiple posts at once, and works with both the Block Editor and Classic Editor without losing embedded content.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users who need to manage and edit multiple post types.
What it does well
- ✓Allows switching between posts, pages, and custom post types
- ✓Includes bulk editing functionality for quick actions
- ✓Supports both Block Editor and Classic Editor
Where it falls short
- •Does not support switching to or from Attachments
- •Invisible post types are excluded by default
Verdict
Post Type Switcher is a useful tool for those looking to streamline content management in WordPress, though it has some limitations regarding attachment types.
From the developer
John James Jacoby's own description of Post Type Switcher, lightly tidied.
This plugin adds a simple post-type drop-down to the post editor interface, allowing you to reassign any post to a new post type. It allows you to switch post’s type while editing your post.
Supported Types
The plugin can convert nearly every combination of posts, pages, and even custom post types:
- Page to Post
- Post to Page
- Post to Custom
- Custom to Custom
As of 3.0.0, support for switching to or from Attachments was removed. This may come back in a subsequent version.
Invisible post types, such as revisions, menus, etc., are purposely excluded. But, if you need to access invisible post types, you can adjust the boundaries using the ‘pts_post_type_filter’ filter.
Bulk Editing
With bulk editing (thanks to Matthew Gerring) you can select all the posts in a certain type and convert them to a new type with one quick action.
Block Editor
With block-editor (aka Gutenberg) support (thanks to Daniel Bachhuber) you can switch between post-types that use either the Block Editor and the Classic one, without losing any of your embedded content.
Tagged as
purpose
Bulk Editing & Admin Tools
platform
Gutenberg & Block Editor
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