Title: SuperLight CPT Manager Author: Ryan Edmunds Published: February 4, 2026 Last modified: June 1, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/superlight-cpt-manager/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3453709) # SuperLight CPT Manager By [Ryan Edmunds](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryanedmunds/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager.1.3.1.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/) ## Description SuperLight CPT Manager is a minimalist WordPress plugin that lets administrators create Custom Post Types without clutter or bloat. Each CPT automatically: * Registers itself with WordPress * Supports basic post features (title, editor, thumbnail, excerpt) * Appears in the REST API and block editor * 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. **Features** * Add, edit, import/export, or delete custom post types on the fly * Each post type gets its own shortcode * Works with Query Loop and block editors (`show_in_rest` enabled) * All CPTs stored in a single WordPress option (`superlight_cpts`) * Adds lightweight admin hooks for companion plugins, including SuperLight Taxonomies * 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 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/` 2. Activate it from **Plugins Installed Plugins** 3. Open **CPT Manager** in the WordPress admin menu 4. Add a new post type (e.g. Name: “Books”, Slug: `book`) 5. 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 ### Why aren’t my CPTs showing in the Query Loop or block editor? 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? No. All CPT definitions are saved as one serialized option in the database. ### What’s the shortcode format? Use `[superlight_cpt slug="your_post_type_slug"]` — it will automatically list posts of that type. ### Can I customize the output? 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. ### Does it work with existing CPTs? SuperLight CPT Manager will not intentionally override a registered post type using the same slug. Disable the existing CPT registration source to migrate ownership. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92a2241597c2021a4bc3ec2d6308dd4bf26088dfd83efda3eafbac367b1a24fa? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Lightweight custom post type plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/lightweight-custom-post-type-plugin/)󠁿 [theunderdognb](https://profiles.wordpress.org/theunderdognb/) February 6, 2026 This is a great to solution for custom post types integrating with modern WordPress themes. We don’t need all the display options or menus anymore with the block editor. It couldn’t be easier to use! I’m happy to have found it. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “SuperLight CPT Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ryan Edmunds ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryanedmunds/) [Translate “SuperLight CPT Manager” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/superlight-cpt-manager) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/superlight-cpt-manager/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/superlight-cpt-manager/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/superlight-cpt-manager/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/superlight-cpt-manager/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3.1 * Automatically flush rewrite rules after CPT changes to prevent 404s on new post type single URLs. #### 1.3.1 * Added edit/update support for registered CPT definitions. * Added a simple tab system and extension hooks for companion plugins. * Preserved the same single-option storage approach. #### 1.2.1 * Clarified feature descriptions in the readme. * Added screenshots. * No functional changes. #### 1.2 * Added `show_in_rest` support for block editor and Query Loop visibility * Improved shortcode output for CPT listings * Minor UI and sanitization improvements #### 1.1 * Added CPT delete and import/export functionality * Improved option storage system #### 1.0 * Initial release — create and register CPTs via admin page ## Meta * Version **1.3.1** * Last updated **18 hours ago** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/) * Tags * [cpt](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cpt/)[custom post type](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-post-type/) [lightweight](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lightweight/)[shortcode](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/superlight-cpt-manager/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/superlight-cpt-manager/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ryan Edmunds ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ryanedmunds/) ## Support Got something to say? 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