WordPress Plugin: Post Type Switcher

About Post Type Switcher

This plugin allows you to easily change the post type of your posts while editing them. It supports converting posts to pages, pages to posts, posts to custom post types, and custom post types to custom post types. It also has bulk editing functionality and support for both the Block Editor and the Classic Editor.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Post Type Switcher plugin do?

The Post Type Switcher plugin adds a simple post-type drop-down to the post editor interface. This allows you to reassign any post to a new post type while editing it.

What post types can I convert using this plugin?

The plugin supports converting between posts, pages, and custom post types. Examples include Page to Post, Post to Page, Post to Custom, and Custom to Custom.

Does the plugin support bulk editing?

Yes, the plugin supports bulk editing, allowing you to select multiple posts of a certain type and convert them to a new type with one action.

Is the Post Type Switcher compatible with the Block Editor (Gutenberg)?

Yes, the plugin supports the Block Editor, allowing you to switch between post types that use either the Block Editor or the Classic Editor without losing content.

Are there any post types that cannot be switched?

Invisible post types like revisions and menus are purposely excluded. As of version 3.0.0, support for switching to or from Attachments was removed, though it may return in a future version.

Changelog

4.0.0

Requires WordPress 6.2
Requires PHP 8.0
Improve block editor styling
Stash original & previous types in post meta
Add pts_get_post_types_filter filter
Load textdomain on init instead of plugins_loaded

3.3.0

Hide the “Type” column by default

3.2.1

Update author
Add sponsor link

3.2.0

Block editor support

3.1.0

Fix post targeting when called recursively

3.0.0

Improved Quick-Edit and Bulk-Edit support
Remove attachment type support for now, as there is no way to switch back
Fix bug causing some post-types to switch unexpectedly

2.0.1

Ensure quick-edit works with new procedure
Quick-edit “Type” column works again!

2.0.0

Improved plugin compatibility with WooThemes Sensei
Filter post arguments vs. hook to save_post
Add “post_type_switcher” action

1.7.0

Add support for network activation

1.6.0

Add textdomains for localization
Load translation strings using load_plugin_textdomain()
Before saving data chack if it’s not an autosave using wp_is_post_autosave()
Before saving data chack if it’s not a revision using wp_is_post_revision()
Security: Prevent direct access to directories
Security: Translation strings escaping
Add screenshots

1.5.0 – norcross

Fix multiple quickedit dropdowns

1.4.0

Improve handling of non-public post types

1.3.0

Fix saving of autodrafts

1.2.1

Improved WordPress 3.9 integration (added dashicon to publish metabox)

1.2.0

Add bulk editing to supported post types
Props Matthew Gerring for bulk edit contribution

1.1.1

Add is_admin() check to prevent theme-side interference
Change save_post priority to 999 to avoid plugin compatibility issues
Remove ending closing php tag
HTML and PHPDoc improvements

1.1.0

Fix revisions being nooped
Fix malformed HTML for some user roles
Make a singleton (meh…)

1.0.0

Fix JS bugs
Audit post save bail conditions
Tweak UI for WordPress 3.3

0.3.0

Use the API to change the post type, fixing a conflict with persistent object caches
No longer requires JavaScript

0.2.0

Disallow post types that are not public and do not have a visible UI

0.1.0

Release

Post Type Switcher