Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins
This plugin adds a feature to a post category to allow the posts in that particular category to be displayed in ascending or descending order by date.
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- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Ascending Posts by Fly Plug… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ascending posts | #5 |
| descending posts | #33 |
| order posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 15 reviews
About Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins
From the official readme · v1.6Description
Fly Plugins presents Ascending Posts plugin.
Do you need to shift the order of your posts to ascending by date opposed to descending?
This plugin adds a feature to a post category to allow the posts in that particular category to be displayed in ascending or descending order by date.
When you go to edit your category, you will have 2 options:
- Ascending
- Descending
This will automatically display posts on that category page ascending/descending based on your specification.
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Installation
- Upload the
ascending-postsfolder into the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the plugin by going into Posts–>Categories, then click a category in which you would like to modify the post order, then select Ascending or Descending.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin sort both ascending and descending
Yes!
Changelog
1.6
- Updated plugin metaboxes.
1.5
- Updated the resources page, adding back the latest news metabox.
1.4
- Updated the resources page.
1.3
- Fixed bug with going to page 2 or “older posts” link at the bottom of category archive page.
1.2
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins free?
Yes. Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins safe to use in 2026?
Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins?
Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,348 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.
Does Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins work with WordPress 7.1?
Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on November 16, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins?
Ascending Posts by Fly Plugins is developed and maintained by flyplugins.
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