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Last updated: 23/07/2026

Change Post Type

Convert content between post, page, and other types from the editor, Quick Edit, or bulk actions.

Overview

Move existing content into the right WordPress post type without copying it into a new item. Change Post Type lets you convert eligible Posts, Pages, and other public, admin-visible content types directly from the editor, Quick Edit, or a bulk action in the WordPress list table.

Choose where the conversion controls appear and exclude destination types that should not be offered. The module changes the original item rather than creating a duplicate, while respecting editing permissions and excluding internal WordPress types. Change Post Type is a Free module for content reorganization, not a complete taxonomy or permalink migration system.

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Who is this for?
  • Editors correcting content created as the wrong WordPress type
  • Agencies reorganizing an established website without manual copying
  • Developers moving eligible content into existing custom post types
  • Administrators who need editor, Quick Edit, and bulk conversion options

Features

Convert the Existing Item
Change the post type of the original content instead of generating another copy to maintain.
Editor Integration
Use a Post Type control from the editing screen, including Gutenberg-compatible handling and redirection to the new edit screen.
Quick Edit Support
Change the type from the WordPress list table without opening each item's complete editor.
Bulk Conversion
Select several items and use a Change to Type action for a shared destination.
Configurable Source and Target Availability
Choose the source types that display conversion controls and exclude additional types from the destination list.
Permission-Aware Changes
Require permission to edit the original item and the relevant editing capability for its destination type.

Change a WordPress Post to a Page Without Starting Again

  • Content is not always created in the right place the first time. An evergreen company page may have been published as a blog post, or a piece of time-sensitive news may have been added under Pages. Rebuilding the item manually creates extra work because the editor has to copy the content, check its settings, and decide what to do with the original. Change Post Type provides a direct conversion workflow for eligible content instead.
  • The module updates the existing WordPress item rather than cloning it. That makes it useful when the content itself is still needed but belongs under a different type. Posts and Pages are the default source types where the controls appear, while the available destinations can include other public types that expose an administrative interface. The destination type must already exist; this module does not register a new content structure simply because you want to move an item into it.

Use the Conversion Control Where You Already Work

  • Some changes are easiest to make while reading the content. Others are administrative cleanup tasks that do not require opening a full editor. Change Post Type covers both approaches with an editor control and list-table actions, so the conversion can fit the task rather than forcing every change through a separate management page.
  • Inside the editor, the Post Type control supports the Block Editor workflow and can return you to the appropriate editing screen after a change. Quick Edit provides a shorter route for individual items in the list, while bulk actions handle groups that should move to the same type. This gives a team a consistent tool for a single incorrectly created page and a larger reorganization, without turning routine conversions into repeated copy-and-paste work.

Limit Conversion Choices to the Types You Intend to Use

  • A site with many plugins may contain more WordPress post types than an editor needs to work with. The module keeps conversion focused on eligible public types with a visible administrative interface, and it lets you choose which source types should display the controls. Posts and Pages are enabled by default, so the starting configuration is centered on the most familiar editorial content.
  • Additional destination exclusions let you keep unsuitable targets out of the choices. Internal types such as attachments, revisions, navigation-menu items, custom CSS, Customizer changesets, and reusable blocks are blocked rather than treated like ordinary articles. If no enabled source types remain, the module does not offer conversion controls. These boundaries help keep content reorganization separate from WordPress's internal records and from types your team should not move content into casually.

Reorganize Content Without Treating It as a Full Migration

Changing a post type can alter which editing controls and frontend templates apply to an item. A blog post and a page do not necessarily use the same hierarchy, taxonomy interface, or theme presentation. Change Post Type handles the type change itself; it does not automatically reinterpret categories as page attributes, rebuild the destination's data model, or remap taxonomy relationships into a different structure.
Review the converted item in its new editor and frontend context, particularly when moving into a custom type with different requirements. Existing titles and content are not a substitute for checking how the destination template expects to display the item. For a substantial reorganization, Backup & Restore provides a separate way to keep a recovery point before the changes. That lets the conversion workflow remain straightforward while the larger migration decisions stay deliberate.

Review URLs When Content Changes Type

An item's public address can depend on how its post type is configured. Moving content between types therefore deserves a URL review even when the main purpose is simply to put it under the correct menu in WordPress. Change Post Type does not include a custom slug-rewriting system beyond WordPress's normal update behavior, and it does not replace the planning needed for old links that may already be in use.
When an old address needs to lead to a relevant new one, Redirect Manager provides explicit redirect rules as a separate task. Check the resulting permalink and any important links after conversion rather than assuming the type switch has completed a URL migration for you. This separation gives you control over both the administrative organization of the content and the destination visitors should reach.

Use Cases

  • Correct the Wrong Content Type
    Convert an eligible post to a page, or a page to a post, when it was created in the wrong place.
  • Reorganize an Existing Website
    Move suitable content into an existing public custom post type as part of a reviewed site restructure.
  • List-Screen Cleanup
    Use Quick Edit or bulk actions when several items need the same type change.
  • Controlled Editorial Workflows
    Expose conversion controls only on selected source types and keep unsuitable destination types out of the choices.

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