PTB - Post Type Builder by THEMIFY + Addons 2.1.1

The PTB - Post Type Builder plugin by Themify is an "all-in-one" WordPress solution designed to let users create and manage Custom Post Types (CPTs), Custom Taxonomies, and the corresponding Display Templates without writing any code.

It is a comprehensive alternative to using a combination of plugins like CPT UI and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), as it bundles all creation, field addition, and front-end display tools into one drag-and-drop interface.

🛠️ Core Features of PTB

Feature

Description

Custom Post Types

Create any CPT you can imagine (e.g., 'Property,' 'Portfolio,' 'Events,' 'Books') and enable standard features like title, content editor, and featured image.

Custom Taxonomies

Create custom classification systems (like categories) for your CPTs (e.g., 'Property Type,' 'Number of Bedrooms').

Custom Meta Fields

Add various custom data input fields to your CPT edit screens (meta boxes). Field types include: Text, Textarea, Checkbox, Radio, Select, Image, Video, Date, Slider, Gallery, Map, and Progress Bar.

Drag-and-Drop Templates

Easily create the single post template and archive template for your CPTs using a visual builder. This is a key distinguishing feature that simplifies front-end display.

Shortcode Display

Display your custom post types on any regular WordPress page or post using a shortcode with customizable query parameters (e.g., style, orderby, posts_per_page).

✨ PTB Addons

PTB includes several powerful premium Addons that significantly extend its functionality, typically bundled with the main PTB plugin purchase:

Addon Name

Purpose

PTB Map View

Allows you to display posts (like properties or locations) that have a 'Map' field type directly on an interactive Google Map.

PTB Relation

Enables you to connect two different Custom Post Types (e.g., linking a 'Property' post type to a 'Community' post type).

PTB Search

Creates an advanced search and filter form that dynamically queries the taxonomies and custom fields you have created, allowing users to easily find specific content.

PTB Submissions

Allows non-admin users to submit new posts from the frontend without accessing the WordPress backend. Great for classifieds or member-contributed content.

PTB Extra Fields

Adds even more field types, such as Accordion, Audio, File, and Rating fields.

🤝 Integration with Themify Builder Pro

The Post Type Builder works seamlessly with Themify's Builder Pro plugin (their full site builder):

You use PTB to define the CPTs and the custom fields/data structure.

You use Builder Pro to visually design dynamic templates for the header, footer, archives, and single posts, pulling the custom field data created by PTB for display.

💵 Pricing

The Themify Post Type Builder (PTB) is typically priced at $49 and generally includes the collection of powerful Addons mentioned above. Alternatively, it is included as part of the broader Themify Membership plans, which give access to all their themes and plugins (including Builder Pro).

You can see a video introduction to the Themify Post Type Builder for a visual guide on its interface and features. Themify Post Type Builder Tutorial