Cons of Using Custom Post Type Permalinks

Complex Settings: Using the Custom Post Type Permalinks plugin can be a bit intimidating due to the wide array of settings available. It can take some time for users to familiarize themselves with the custom post type URL settings, which can be confusing. It also requires users to have at least some programming knowledge in order to successfully implement the plugin

Fragility: Depending on how it is configured, the Custom Post Type Permalinks plugin can be a bit fragile. This means that when something is changed, such as the post structure, slugs, or rewrite rules, the link structure of your website can be broken. As such, it’s advised that all changes to the plugin should be tested to make sure everything works correctly.

Slow Performance: The plugin can put some strain on WordPress’s performance, which means it can slow down the website’s responsiveness. Additionally, when the plugin is configured improperly, it can lead to several requests being made to the database for every page view, which can slow down the website’s loading time.

Redirect Loops: Technically speaking, the Custom Post Type Permalinks plugin is built on top of the WordPress post type system, which means it is prone to some of the same flaws that plague the post type system itself. One of the most common issues that can occur is redirect loop errors. Fortunately, these can usually be solved fairly easily.

Not Future Proof: Another important drawback of using the Custom Post Type Permalinks plugin is that it is not future-proof. In other words, if the plugin updates its codebase, users may have to manually update their existing rewrite rules in order to maintain compatibility with the plugin’s new version. Additionally, there is always the possibility that a new version of the plugin could break existing rewrite rules.