Description
SuperLight CPT Manager is a minimalist WordPress plugin that lets administrators create Custom Post Types without clutter or bloat.
Each CPT automatically:
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Registers itself with WordPress (visible in menus and REST API)
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Supports basic post features (title, editor, thumbnail, excerpt)
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Comes with a unique shortcode (e.g.
[superlight_cpt slug="book"])
There are no extra scripts, no custom tables, and no unnecessary settings — just pure, clean functionality in under 200 lines of PHP.
Features
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Add, import/export, or delete custom post types on the fly
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Each post type gets its own shortcode
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Works instantly with Query Loop and block editors (
show_in_restenabled) -
All CPTs stored in a single WordPress option (
superlight_cpts) -
No dependencies, no setup, no nonsense
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Screenshots
Clean, dedicated admin screen for creating Custom Post Types.
Custom Post Types displayed using the Query Loop block in the block editor.
Installation
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Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/ -
Activate it from Plugins Installed Plugins
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Open CPT Manager in the WordPress admin menu
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Add a new post type (e.g. Name: “Books”, Slug:
book) -
Use the shortcode
[superlight_cpt slug="book"]anywhere to list posts or use the Query Loop block to create a custom post type archive.
FAQ
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Why aren’t my CPTs showing in the Query Loop or block editor?
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Version 1.2 and later registers CPTs with
show_in_rest => true, so they appear in Gutenberg and block-based queries. -
Does it create new database tables?
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No. All CPT definitions are saved as one serialized option in the database.
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What’s the shortcode format?
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Use
[superlight_cpt slug="your_post_type_slug"]— it will automatically list posts of that type. -
Can I customize the output?
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Yes, you can use a Query Loop block to have total control over the output. You can also override the shortcode loop template directly in your theme if desired, or edit the plugin’s shortcode function.
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Does it work with existing CPTs?
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Superlight CPT’s custom posts types will not interfere with existing post types. If a Custom Post Type with the same slug already exists, SuperLight CPT Manager will not override it. Disable the existing CPT registration source to migrate ownership.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“SuperLight CPT Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
=1.2.1=
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Clarified feature descriptions in the readme.
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Added screenshots.
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No functional changes.
1.2
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Added
show_in_restsupport for block editor and Query Loop visibility -
Improved shortcode output for CPT listings
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Minor UI and sanitization improvements
1.1
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Added CPT delete and import/export functionality
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Improved option storage system
1.0
- Initial release — create and register CPTs via admin page