# Default Sort Ascend vs Post Order By Category

> Default Sort Ascend vs Post Order By Category compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Post Order By Category comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Default Sort Ascend.

**Post Order By Category comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Default Sort Ascend.** Choose Post Order By Category if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Default Sort Ascend | Post Order By Category |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 400+ | 900+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 141 | 183 ✅ |
| Download trend | -4.1% | +15.8% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 5/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 7 | 7 |
| Health score | 54/100 | 67/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 6 months ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.9 | WP 7.0.6 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.2.4+ |
| First released | Sep 2007 | Oct 2019 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Default Sort Ascend or Post Order By Category?
Post Order By Category comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Default Sort Ascend.  Choose Post Order By Category if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Default Sort Ascend more popular than Post Order By Category?
Post Order By Category is the more popular of the two with 900+ active installs, compared with 400+ for Default Sort Ascend.

### Can I use Default Sort Ascend and Post Order By Category together?
Both plugins cover chronological, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Default Sort Ascend and Post Order By Category free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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