Custom Post Type Maker
6,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated July 11, 2022
A plugin for creating custom post types and custom taxonomies through the WordPress dashboard without writing code. It exposes most of the standard post type settings, lists other registered types and lets you choose an icon from the media library or Dashicons. It suits site builders who need extra content types. The plugin is free, though it has not been updated for some time.
Pros
- Post types and taxonomies created in the admin
- Icons from the media library or Dashicons
- Admin list columns for types and taxonomies
Cons
- Registration only, no display or template tools
- Project has had little recent maintenance
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