Title: Custom Post Type Parents Author: Mickey Kay Published: February 3, 2015 Last modified: March 10, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/custom-post-type-parents.svg) # Custom Post Type Parents By [Mickey Kay](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mcguive7/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/custom-post-type-parents.1.1.3.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-parents/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-parents/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-parents/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-parents/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/) ## Description **Compatible with PHP 8.2** **Like this plugin? Please consider [leaving a 5-star review](https://wordpress.org/support/view/plugin-reviews/custom-post-type-parents).** This plugin is meant to solve the problem of highlighting “parent” pages for Custom Post Types in the menu and lists of pages. It integrates with custom menu output as well as output for any functions like `wp_list_pages()` that utilize the `page_css_class` or `nav_menu_css_class` filters. When viewing a custom post type, the assigned “ parent page” will be indicated with standard WordPress classes (e.g. current_page_item) in navigation menus and lists of pages. #### Usage 1. In the admin, navigate to **Settings > Custom Post Type Parents** 2. For each custom post type, use the dropdown to select a “parent page” Menus and lists of pages will now have the appropriate classes applied to the specified parent pages. Additionally, Custom Post Type Parents will apply these classes to [Simple Section Navigation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-section-navigation/) widgets, if the plugin is installed. #### Classes Custom Post Type Parents applies the following classes to parent and ancestor pages( all classes are consistent with default WordPress classes and are backwards compatible). **Parent** * current-menu-parent * current_page_parent * current-custom-post-type- parent * current-{post type}-parent **Ancestor** * current-menu-ancestor * current_page_ancestor * current-custom-post- type-ancestor * current-{post type}-ancestor ## Screenshots * [[ * [[ ## Installation #### Manual Installation 1. Upload the entire `/custom-post-type-parents` directory to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate Custom Post Type Parents through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. ## FAQ ### How can I report security bugs? You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/custom-post-type-parents) ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8376f49ee65ef97ac2a9dea7f0952cdaf0189c07a7603122c433a29b94853cdc? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Not working](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/not-working-3601/)󠁿 [pinguluk](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pinguluk/) April 23, 2021 It looks like this is the perfect match for my issue but it’s not working. Using WP 5.7 and Custom Post Type UI 1.9.0 ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/733ffb1d8d0a04e421430868edbf398dc3c20685777a70b2ad4242a5952bbdd4? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Does what it claims](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/does-what-it-claims-23/)󠁿 [chrislhow](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chrislhow/) March 30, 2021 Does exactly what it claims to do. Very useful! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9827e055c6cf4b65976d65c53c4f3ea0c0aa7fd38549ed412dede701c0c52d65? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[No longer working on WP 5.0.3](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/no-longer-working-on-wp-5-0-3/)󠁿 [ryan232](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryan232/) February 1, 2019 This appears to be exactly what I’m looking for, but it doesn’t appear to be working for me at this time. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/13fd01f51806b002cf97f03bd5c2020fb47fabc223eed314fa05079287a82f14? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Loooooove this plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/loooooove-this-plugin/)󠁿 [Andrew](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andrewjohnstrong/) July 21, 2018 This issue (no way to set a parent to a custom post type) had been driving me crazy for ages until now! Thanks guys 🙂 ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/efa17ac72e4a810ca68ba8e5542bc60647986fdb710503200f3126d58ee9f3dc? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Life saver](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/life-saver-170/)󠁿 [ikenfin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ikenfin/) July 6, 2017 2 replies Just what i need! My case: Modified breadcrumbs based on Really Simple Breadcrumbs plugin. Have page – shops, where i have pods widget with list of CPT(shops). With this plugin i finally make breadcrumbs structure correctly, without (very) dirty hacks, just set parent page “shops” to pods post type, and modified breadcrumbs code. Thanks! [ Read all 6 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Custom Post Type Parents” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Mickey Kay ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mcguive7/) * [ MIGHTYminnow ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mightyminnow/) [Translate “Custom Post Type Parents” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/custom-post-type-parents) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-post-type-parents/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/custom-post-type-parents/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/custom-post-type-parents/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/custom-post-type-parents/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.3 * Change CSS classname (from custom- to current-) to match documentation and keep the same format for all classes. #### 1.1.2 * Fix: memory issue infinitely calling constructor. #### 1.1.1 * Fix: widget constructor call throwing deprecated notice. #### 1.1.0 * Include posts and pages in customizeable list. * Update parent select to show hierarchy indenting for easier use. #### 1.0.1 * Fix issue in which custom post types weren’t appearing – code was incorrectly referencing `slug` * Add admin text to indicate if no custom post types are available to edit #### 1.0.0 * First release ## Meta * Version **1.1.3** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **900+** * WordPress version ** 3.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-parents/) * Tags * [custom](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom/)[menu](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/menu/) [Parent](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/parent/)[post](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/post/) [type](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/type/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-parents/advanced/) ## Ratings 4 out of 5 stars. * [ 4 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 1 3-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 1 1-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-post-type-parents/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Mickey Kay ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mcguive7/) * [ MIGHTYminnow ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mightyminnow/) ## Support Got something to say? 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