Cptify - Custom Post Type, Fields & Layout Builder

Cptify is no-code content builder for WordPress. Instead of juggling 10 different plugins for Team Members, Portfolio, Testimonials, Events, FAQs, and more - Cptify gives you everything in one clean, powerful interface. Whether you are a developer, designer, or a complete beginner, Cptify empowers you to build any type of structured content with a beautiful drag-and-drop admin - no PHP, no custom database work, no frustration. Documentation Why Choose Cptify for Your WordPress Site? Most WordPress sites need the same types of content - Team Members, Portfolio, Testimonials, Events. Before Cptify, you had to:

• Install separate plugins for each content type
• Learn multiple different interfaces
• Deal with plugin conflicts and bloated databases
• Pay for multiple premium plugins just to get basic functionality

With Cptify, you get everything in one place:

• One plugin for all your custom content needs
• Consistent, beautiful drag-and-drop interface
• Zero coding required - fully visual
• Export & import configurations across sites
• Lightweight - only loads assets where needed
• Developer-friendly with hooks, filters, and REST API

What Makes Cptify Stand Out? Cptify is not just another CPT plugin. It combines four powerful tools - a Post Type Manager, Taxonomy Manager, Custom Field Builder, and Layout Builder - into a single, cohesive workflow. You design your content structure and its display in one place, without ever leaving your WordPress dashboard. Here is what sets it apart: One-Click Module Library: Install complete content systems (Team, Portfolio, Testimonials, Events) in seconds - post type, fields, and layout all at once. 15+ Field Types: From simple Text and Image fields to advanced Repeaters, Relation fields, and Conditional Logic - Cptify covers every use case. Visual Layout Builder: Design how your content looks on the frontend by dragging layout blocks - no template files to edit. Smart Default Templates: Every custom post type automatically gets a clean, responsive single post layout - hero image, structured sidebar, and masonry gallery - without any configuration. Gutenberg Ready: Native block support means you can drop your content anywhere in the editor. Elementor support is available in Cptify Pro. Import / Export: Move your entire content configuration between WordPress sites with a single JSON file. Who is Cptify Most Useful For? Cptify is incredibly versatile and useful for a wide range of WordPress users: Freelancers & Agencies: Build custom content structures for clients in minutes, not hours. Reuse configurations across projects with Import/Export. Business Owners: Add Team Members, Services, Testimonials, and FAQs to your site without hiring a developer. Bloggers & Content Creators: Organize your content into structured types - Book Reviews, Recipes, Tutorials - with custom fields for every detail. Educators & Course Creators: Build a structured course catalog, instructor directory, or resource library without a dedicated LMS. Real Estate & Directory Sites: Create custom listings with Price, Location, Amenities, and filterable archives - all without code. Portfolio & Agency Sites: Showcase projects with custom fields for Client, Category, Tools Used, and beautiful grid or masonry layouts. Event Organizers: Display upcoming events with Date, Venue, Ticket Links, and a structured archive - easily. Developers: Use Cptify as a rapid prototyping tool. Leverage REST API, template overrides, and developer hooks to extend functionality your way. Post Type Manager Create unlimited custom post types in seconds from a beautiful admin UI. No register_post_type() needed.

• Set the post type name, slug, description, and menu icon (Dashicon or custom image)
• Configure supported features: Title, Editor, Thumbnail, Excerpt, Author, Revisions, and more
• Toggle public visibility, archive pages, and REST API support
• Drag and drop to reorder post types in the admin menu
• Duplicate existing post types with one click
• Assign taxonomies directly from the post type screen

Taxonomy Manager Build custom categories and tags for any post type - no code required.

• Create hierarchical (category-style) or flat (tag-style) taxonomies
• Assign taxonomies to multiple post types at once with toggle switches
• Set custom slugs, singular and plural labels, and URL rewrite slugs
• Toggle public visibility and REST API support per taxonomy
• Quick-edit taxonomy labels directly from the list screen

Custom Field Builder Create powerful custom fields and assign them to any post type. Cptify supports 15+ field types out of the box: Basic Fields

• Text - Single-line text input
• Textarea - Multi-line text input
• Number - Numeric input with min, max, and step controls
• Email - Email address input with built-in validation
• URL - Website address input
• Phone - Telephone number input
• Password - Secure password input Choice Fields
• Select - Dropdown with custom options
• Checkbox - Multiple choice with custom options
• Radio - Single choice with custom options
• Button Group - Stylish button-based option selector Content Fields
• WYSIWYG - Full WordPress rich text editor
• oEmbed - Embed any oEmbed-supported content
• Code - Code block input Date & Time Fields
• Date - Date picker
• Date & Time - Combined date and time picker
• Time - Time picker Media Fields
• Image - Single image with WordPress Media Library
• File - File attachment with Media Library
• Gallery - Multiple image gallery picker Layout & Advanced Fields
• Color - Color picker with hex input
• Range - Slider input with min, max, and step
• Link - URL + link text pair
• Repeater - Repeat any group of sub-fields
• Group - Organise related fields together Relational Fields
• Post Object - Select any WordPress post
• Taxonomy - Select taxonomy terms
• User - Select WordPress users
• Relationship - Bi-directional post relationship
• Relation - Searchable related post selector Field Group Features:
• Drag and drop to reorder fields
• Conditional logic - show or hide fields based on other field values
• Assign field groups to multiple post types
• Set fields as required
• Add placeholder text and descriptions
• Duplicate field groups across post types
• Direct Fields - add fields instantly from the Post Type screen

Layout Builder Design beautiful archive and single post layouts without touching any template files.

• Drag and drop layout blocks: Post Title, Featured Image, Post Content, Excerpt, Post Meta, Custom Field, Custom HTML, and Columns
• Choose from Grid, List, Masonry, or Slider display styles
• Control columns, spacing, and per-page count
• Set ordering (Date, ID, Random) and direction (ASC / DESC)
• Build single post layouts separately from archive layouts
• Template tag system - insert {{title}}, {{meta.field_key}}, {{taxonomy.slug}} into HTML blocks
• Shortcode Generator - build and copy your shortcode with a visual configurator

Module Library Install complete, ready-made content modules with a single click. Each module installs the post type, taxonomies, custom fields, and a default layout - all at once. Included Modules:

• Team Member - Showcase your team with Photo, Position, Bio, and Social Links. Perfect for About pages and company profiles.
• Portfolio - Display projects with Category filter, Client, Tools Used, and a filterable grid layout.
• Testimonials - Beautiful testimonial grids and sliders with Star Rating, Author Name, and Company fields.
• Logo Slider - Smooth auto-scrolling client, partner, or sponsor logo display.
• Events - Upcoming and past events with Date, Venue, Ticket Link, and organized archive.
• FAQ - Accordion-style frequently asked questions with Category support.
• Book Showcase - Book library with Author, Genre, Publisher, ISBN, and Star Rating fields.
• Services - Services grid with Icon, Description, and Price fields.
• News - Structured news archive with Source, Author, and Category fields.
• Business Directory - Local business listings with Address, Phone, Hours, and Map fields.
• Course - Online course catalog with Instructor, Duration, Level, and Curriculum fields.
• Job Listing - Job board with Location, Salary, Type, and Application Deadline fields.
• Recipe - Recipe cards with Ingredients, Cook Time, Servings, and Cuisine type.
• Property - Real estate listings with Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Price, and Location fields.

Shortcodes & Blocks Display any custom post type anywhere on your site with a simple shortcode or Gutenberg block. Shortcode (by post type slug): [itsmfp_display type="team-member" layout="grid" columns="3"] Shortcode (by module name): [itsmfp_display module="team-member" layout="grid" columns="3"] Both type and module attributes are supported. type accepts the post type slug, module accepts the module name. Shortcode PHP Usage: <?php echo do_shortcode('[itsmfp_display module="team-member" layout="grid" columns="3"]'); ?> Available shortcode parameters:

• module - The post type slug to display
• layout - Display style: grid, list, masonry, or slider
• columns - Number of columns (16)
• per_page - Number of posts to show
• orderby - Sort by: date, title, menu_order, or rand
• order - ASC or DESC

Gutenberg Block: Search for "CPT Display" in the block inserter and configure your gallery visually. Integrations

• Gutenberg - Native block with live preview in the editor
• Elementor - Widget available in Cptify Pro
• Theme Template Override - Copy templates to your theme folder for full control
• REST API - All post types and field data available via /wp-json/itsmfp/v1/
• WordPress Media Library - Seamless image and file field integration

Developer Friendly Cptify is built with developers in mind:

• All functions use the itsmfp_ prefix - no global namespace pollution
• Helper functions: itsmfp_get_field(), itsmfp_get_repeater(), itsmfp_cpt_display()
• Full REST API: /wp-json/itsmfp/v1/post-types, /taxonomies, /field-groups, /fields, /templates
• Template override system - copy any template to your theme and customise freely
• Action and filter hooks throughout the codebase
• Well-structured OOP codebase with namespaced classes (ITSMFP\)
• Import/Export via JSON for easy deployment across environments

Settings Overview General Settings

• Plugin prefix for database tables
• Delete data on uninstall (off by default - your data is safe)
• Debug mode Style Settings
• Load CSS globally or only on pages with Cptify content
• Lazy loading for images
• Ajax pagination
• Default thumbnail size
• Default columns, posts per page, and sort order Import / Export
• Export all post types, taxonomies, fields, and layout configurations as a JSON file
• Import configurations from another Cptify installation
• Starter templates - one-click apply pre-built configurations (Portfolio, Books, Team, Testimonials)

Automatic Installation (Recommended)

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for Cptify
3. Click Install Now, then Activate
4. Go to Cptify in your admin sidebar to get started

Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
3. Upload the zip file and click Install Now
4. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu

Getting Started

1. Go to Cptify > Module Library and install a ready-made module with one click, OR
2. Go to Cptify > Post Types > Add New to create a custom post type from scratch
3. Add custom fields via Cptify > Field Groups or from the Post Type's Meta Fields tab
4. Design your layout via Cptify > Templates
5. Display your content anywhere using the shortcode [itsmfp_display module="your-post-type"]

1.8.4

• New: Pagination control (None / Load More / Numbered Pages) added to the Shortcode Builder's Layout tab.
• New: 4-corner card radius control (link/unlink) in the Shortcode Builder Designer tab.
• New: "Sync Fields" action on installed modules — pulls in newly added fields from module updates without duplicating data, for users who installed a module before new fields were added.
• Improved: Portfolio Studio skin — new Challenge, Deliverables, Software Used, and Output Formats sections with editorial layout; refreshed Key Features and Technologies chip styling; full prose styling for post content (headings, quotes, lists, images, tables); rebalanced section backgrounds for visual rhythm.
• Fix: Numbered pagination centering broken by theme CSS overrides.
• Fix: Mobile table overflow handling in Portfolio Studio content.

1.8.3

• Fix: Settings page no longer appears blank on sites with active admin notices (WP core update notice, plugin notices, etc.).
• Fix: Post type pickers now show registered slug and a "Cptify" badge to prevent confusion when a theme or plugin registers a post type with the same name.
• Fix: Masonry layout now renders correctly as a staggered column grid instead of a plain grid.
• Fix: Module field definitions no longer cause double-prefix (itsmfp_itsmfp_) meta keys on new installations.
• New: Service single-post skin completely redesigned — clean hero, two-column layout with sticky sidebar (price, turnaround, revisions, clients, support, category, rating, tools, CTA), dark-background gallery with lightbox, Why Choose Us icon cards, interactive How It Works tabs with auto-play.
• New: 10 new fields added to the Service module (process, tools, revisions, why us, gallery, rating, turnaround, availability, clients, support).

1.8.2

• Improvement: Release package hygiene tightened so development-only files stay out of the WordPress.org zip.
• Improvement: Cleaned release metadata, comments, and documentation formatting for a more polished WordPress.org listing.
• Fix: Kept shortcode registration and JavaScript globals aligned with the itsmfp prefix to reduce conflict risk.

1.8.1

• Fix: Settings page could appear blank on sites with active admin notices (e.g. a WordPress update notice) - the page now loads reliably regardless of other notices.
• Fix: post type pickers throughout the admin now show the registered slug and a "Cptify" badge, so a Cptify-created post type can no longer be confused with a theme or other plugin's post type of the same name.

1.8.0

• New: Per-CPT archive page customization - custom hero banner (background image, title, subtitle) or override the default archive grid with any saved shortcode.
• New: Slider layout - display any post type as a touch-friendly carousel (Swiper-powered), with autoplay, loop, arrow/pagination position controls.
• New: Card thumbnail hover effects - zoom, zoom-out, rotate, grayscale, blur - plus expanded typography and color controls (excerpt/meta size, color, hover color, weight).
• New: filter_align attribute - align the taxonomy filter bar left/center/right, works across all layouts.
• New: Shortcode Builder taxonomy selector - pick which taxonomy powers the "Show filter bar" toggle (previously the toggle had no effect without one).
• Improvement: Shortcode Builder redesigned - refined light theme, 3-tab layout, accordion-based Designer sections, iOS-style columns control.
• Improvement: Saved shortcodes can now be edited and updated in place instead of always creating a new ID when re-saved.
• Improvement: thumb_size / thumb_fit Builder controls now actually affect the frontend output (previously had no effect).
• Improvement: show_excerpt / show_date toggles now respected in grid/list/masonry layouts (previously only worked in the overlay layout).
• Fix: removed unused, insecure legacy API key helper functions.
• Fix: N+1 database query in field group lookup, now a single batched query.
• Fix: CSS enqueue for the single-post template now follows the plugin's standard loading pattern.

1.7.0

• New: Real server-rendered Shortcode Builder preview - pixel-identical to the live frontend, with debounce/cache/abort for speed. Device toggle now drives true responsive width.
• New: Shortcode ID system - save any Builder config and get a short [itsmfp_display id="..."] code. Manage saved shortcodes from a dedicated "Saved Shortcodes" page; edit and reload a saved config back into the Builder.
• New: Preset Gallery in the Shortcode Builder - 6 one-click starting layouts (Clean Grid, Portfolio Overlay, Compact List, Magazine Masonry, Minimal Text, Bold Accent).
• New: 13+ previously dead Builder attributes now actually work on the frontend - card background/padding/gap/radius, thumbnail ratio, typography (color/size/weight/accent/font/excerpt lines), offset, sticky posts, show/hide title & thumbnail, link title toggle, field order (image position + content order), masonry gap.
• Improvement: Shortcode Builder UI simplified - single compact shortcode box, wider sidebar, removed redundant controls.
• Fix: automatic database upgrade - new tables are now created on the next admin page load after updating, no deactivate/reactivate required.
• Fix: thumbnail images no longer compressed/distorted when [itsmfp_display] is used inside Elementor (or any theme/builder with global "img { height: auto }" rules).
• Fix: date/datetime fields in the Classic single-post skin now display formatted (e.g. "Jun 22, 2026, 9:27 AM") instead of raw values; also fixes related layout misalignment.
• Fix: list layout was rendering as a grid due to a CSS specificity conflict.
• Fix: Builder's "show filter bar" toggle now actually enables the filter bar (was silently ignored due to an attribute name mismatch).

1.6.0

• New: Overlay layout for [itsmfp_display] - full-bleed image cards with gradient, category badge, title, hover button.
• New: Overlay cards support excerpt, date, and meta via Builder toggles.
• New: Portfolio Studio single-post skin - hero, gallery carousel, before/after slider, key features, related projects.
• New: 4 portfolio fields - location, before image, after image, key features.
• New: post_type= shortcode attribute queries any registered post type directly.
• Improvement: dark Portfolio skin now also supports location, key features, and before/after.
• Improvement: Shortcode Builder shows all public post types; emits post_type=.

1.4.0

• Fixed: Event displays now show featured image, excerpt, date badge, venue, and ticket link on the front end - matching what the Builder preview promises.
• New: Responsive columns - set different column counts for desktop, tablet, and mobile directly in the shortcode (columns_md / columns_sm) and via the Shortcode Builder UI.

1.3.0

• Improved: Refreshed admin design with clearer visual depth, stronger typography hierarchy, and a redesigned top navigation featuring group-tab icons and clearer active states - easier to scan and navigate at a glance.

1.2.0

• New: Redesigned admin with a horizontal top-tab navigation (replaces the old sidebar) - more screen space for the builder and content tables.
• Improved: Custom post type identifiers now use a consistent, conflict-safe prefix while keeping clean public URLs (e.g. /events/, /services/).
• Fix: Removed leftover "FP" prefix from custom post type menu labels.

1.1.1

• Fix: FAQ, Events and Testimonials grids now display their custom fields (answer, dates, venue, ticket link, reviewer name, company, rating, review).

1.1.0

• New: Single-post Skin system - choose a layout skin per post type (Classic, Service, Portfolio, Team; Hero available in Pro).
• Fix: Team Member grid now displays position, bio and email correctly.

1.0.0 - 2026-05-06

• Initial release
• Post Type Manager - create unlimited custom post types with full WordPress feature support
• Taxonomy Manager - create hierarchical and flat taxonomies and assign to multiple post types
• Custom Field Builder - 15+ field types with drag-and-drop reordering and conditional logic
• Layout Builder - visual archive and single post layout designer with drag-and-drop blocks
• Module Library - 14 one-click ready-made content modules (Team Member, Portfolio, Testimonials, Logo Slider, Events, FAQ, Book Showcase, Services, News, Business Directory, Course, Job Listing, Recipe, Property)
• Shortcode system with configurable parameters (layout, columns, per_page, orderby, order)
• Shortcode Generator - visual shortcode builder in the Layout Builder
• Gutenberg Block - native CPT Display block with live preview
• Import / Export - full configuration JSON export and import
• Starter Templates - one-click apply pre-built configurations
• REST API - full CRUD endpoints for all post types, taxonomies, field groups, fields, and templates
• Template override system - customise templates from your theme folder
• Developer helper functions: itsmfp_get_field(), itsmfp_get_repeater(), itsmfp_cpt_display()
• Full internationalisation with cptify text domain
• Prefix audit - all functions, options, and hooks use the itsmfp_ prefix