AtoZ Sorting
A simple plugin to sort your posts by "A to Z", i.e. Alphabetically. It supports regular posts as well as Custom_Post_Type.
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AtoZ Sorting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where AtoZ Sorting stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| a to z | >100 |
| atoz | #2 |
| sorting | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About AtoZ Sorting
From the official readme · v1.1Description
A simple plugin to sort your posts by “A to Z”, i.e. Alphabetically. It supports regular posts as well as Custom_Post_Type. You can also control the number of posts to display and order them in different ways.
Installation
The quickest method for installing the plugin is:
- Upload the
AtoZ-Sortingfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release.
1.1
- New options added (Number of posts to display, different ordering methods etc.)
- Link issue fixed.
Screenshots
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Best AtoZ Sorting alternatives
All a to z plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AlphaListing
Provides an A to Z index page and widget.
|
500+ |
| 3 |
A to Z Category Navigation Widget
This Widget will show A-to-Z listing of all the categories and its subcategories in…
|
10+ |
FAQ
AtoZ Sorting: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is AtoZ Sorting free?
Yes. AtoZ Sorting is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AtoZ Sorting safe to use in 2026?
AtoZ Sorting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AtoZ Sorting?
AtoZ Sorting is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,857 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.
Does AtoZ Sorting work with WordPress 7.1?
AtoZ Sorting is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was AtoZ Sorting last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on April 9, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes AtoZ Sorting?
AtoZ Sorting is developed and maintained by Solaiman Sadek.
What are the best alternatives to AtoZ Sorting?
The most popular alternatives to AtoZ Sorting are AlphaListing (500+ installs) and A to Z Category Navigation… (10+ installs).
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