Toolset Types

Toolset Types

The default “Posts” and “Pages” are great for a vanilla blog, but what about when you want to build a portfolio, directory, listing, property manager, job board, or literally anything more dynamic? That’s where Toolset Types enters the chat and it’s not just another CPT UI knockoff. This is the plugin that, for years, has quietly powered everything from small business sites to serious agency projects and complex client builds.

Toolset Types is, at its core, a plugin that lets you build custom post types, custom fields, and custom taxonomies without touching a single line of code. That means if you can point, click, and fill out a form, you can make WordPress show (and organize) just about any type of content you can dream up.

1. Want to make a portfolio where every project has its own images, links, and client testimonial? Easy.
2. Running a real estate site and need “Property” posts with location, price, amenities, and a map? Covered.
3. Building a recipe site with cooking time, difficulty, and nutrition facts? Just a few clicks.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Toolset Types doesn’t just stop at the content structure. It talks to the rest of the Toolset ecosystem: Toolset Blocks for custom queries and front-end displays, Toolset Forms for letting users submit or edit content, Toolset Maps for geolocations, and so on. It’s the foundational block, the core schema, that every serious WordPress project needs.

The Backbone of Advanced WordPress Sites

1. True Power Without Code

You can create unlimited custom post types (CPTs), add as many custom fields as you like (text, images, select, relationships, repeaters, dates—you name it), and link everything with taxonomies for easy filtering and display. The plugin gives you a dead-simple admin UI, but it’s not just an “interface” it’s robust under the hood. No PHP, no functions.php edits, and no worrying about breaking your theme.

2. Relationships Like a Pro

Want to link a “Property” to an “Agent,” or a “Book” to an “Author”? Toolset Types supports one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relationships. This is seriously next-level if you’ve ever tried to build a directory or anything with complex data. It handles connections that would take hours of dev work by hand.

3. Field Groups & Conditional Logic

You’re not limited to just adding fields everywhere. You can create field groups, assign them to specific post types, and even show or hide fields conditionally based on other selections. Think: only show “Pool Size” if “Has Pool” is checked.

4. Future-Proof, Well-Supported, and Actively Developed

A lot of plugins in the custom fields/post type space get abandoned or become compatibility nightmares. Toolset Types, though, is updated regularly, works with the latest WordPress core, and supports all major page builders (including Gutenberg, Elementor, WPBakery, and more). The devs actually listen to feedback, and you can see it in their changelog and community forums.

Why Agencies Love It

Agencies especially love Toolset Types because it’s reusable across projects. Once you know how to set up a directory, job board, or listing site, you can duplicate that workflow for future clients in a fraction of the time.

• Portfolio Sites: Showcase projects, link to team members, pull in testimonials without hacking together plugins that don’t talk to each other.
• Business Directories: Create “Business,” “Category,” and “Location” post types, set up relationships, and display dynamic search forms (combine with Toolset Views for filterable directories).
• Real Estate: “Properties,” “Agents,” “Neighborhoods,” “Amenities” – all as separate, interrelated post types with custom fields and taxonomies for filtering. Pair with Toolset Maps for advanced location features.
• Event Sites: List events, speakers, venues, and sponsors, with custom fields for dates, locations, registration, and ticket types.
• E-commerce Customization: Add specs, reviews, and custom data to WooCommerce products, or create totally custom product catalogs for niche industries.
• Membership & eLearning: User profiles, courses, lessons, badges, and more, all easily structured with custom post types and fields.

But Can’t I Just Use ACF or Pods?

This is a common question. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and Pods are both great tools, and for basic use cases, they’re perfectly fine. But Toolset Types does a few things most competitors don’t:

• Relationships are native and deeply integrated (no need for third-party add-ons or awkward hacks).
• Seamless integration with Views, Forms, Maps, and Access – build the structure in Types, display it anywhere with Views, manage it via Forms, and control permissions with Access.
• Powerful, code-free, relationship and field management for non-coders and power users alike.
• Consistent, reliable updates and support, even as WordPress evolves (many plugin authors can’t say the same).

If you’re building anything more complex than a portfolio or simple product catalog, and especially if you want a unified, future-proof workflow – Toolset Types is the smarter investment.

The Setup Experience

No joke: setting up custom content in Toolset Types is oddly satisfying.

You fire up the Types admin, hit “Add New Post Type,” give it a name, set the slug, choose the icon, and decide on features (hierarchy, comments, archive, etc). Next, you add custom fields: text, images, checkboxes, selects, repeaters, dates, URLs – whatever your heart desires. You can group these fields, drag to reorder, and apply them only to specific post types or templates.

For relationships, it’s just as easy: create a new relationship, select which post types it connects (e.g. Agent <-> Property), and Toolset handles all the backend work. You can set up field displays, filtering, and more with no code, no confusion.

How It Fits With The Whole Toolset Ecosystem

Here’s the magic:

• Types builds your content model – custom post types, fields, and relationships.
• Views displays those models – dynamic listings, grids, and filters, anywhere on your site.
• Forms lets users submit or edit content from the front end.
• Maps adds location and mapping.

You can use Types alone for structure, but together, these plugins let you create full-blown web apps and advanced business sites.

SEO, Performance, and Developer-Friendliness

• SEO-Friendly: Every post type, field, and taxonomy you create with Types is 100% indexable by search engines. You control the slugs, permalinks, archive settings, and schema.
• Performance: Toolset is built for scalability. Even on large directories or data-heavy projects, it stays fast and reliable (combine with caching and you’re golden).
• Developer Options: While Types is code-free, devs will appreciate the hooks, filters, and full API, meaning you can extend or customize anything.