A Custom Post Type (CPT) in WordPress is a content type that extends beyond the default posts and pages. It allows you to create and manage specialized content with its own set of characteristics and functionalities. Custom Post Types are particularly useful for websites that need to organize and display specific types of content differently from regular blog posts or pages.

Key features of Custom Post Types:

Customized Fields: CPTs can have unique custom fields tailored to the specific content type.

Separate Menu Item: CPTs appear as distinct menu items in the WordPress dashboard for easy management.

Custom Taxonomies: You can create specific taxonomies to categorize and organize your CPTs.

Template Control: CPTs can use custom templates for unique layouts and designs.

Common examples of Custom Post Types:

  • Products for an e-commerce site
  • Portfolio items for a design agency
  • Events for a booking site
  • Recipes for a food blog
  • Team members for a company website

To create a Custom Post Type, you can either use a plugin like Custom Post Type UI or add code to your theme’s functions.php file.