# Custom Posts Order

> Custom Posts Order has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 132 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Custom Posts Order is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

**A plugin which allows you to order the posts with simple Drag and Drop Sortable capability.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 13,726
- **Downloads (30 days):** 132 (-10.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 4.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hiren Patel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hiren1612/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-posts-order/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [drag-and-drop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drag-and-drop/) | #37 | 142 |
| [post order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-order/) | #10 | 31 |
| [reorder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reorder/) | #9 | 35 |
| [sort](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sort/) | #10 | 58 |
| [sortable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sortable/) | #4 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| drag-and-drop | >100 | 4,326 |
| post order | #18 | 8,343 |
| reorder | #48 | 1,172 |
| sort | >100 | 2,763 |
| sortable | #49 | 931 |

## Version adoption

- 4.5: 45.3%
- 4.4: 42.9%
- 1.0: 6.3%
- 4.3: 5.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,308) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kirki/) | 500K+ | 4.5/5 (81) | Sep 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Page Builder by SiteOrigin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteorigin-panels/) | 400K+ | 4.8/5 (1,005) | Sep 24, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagelayer/) | 400K+ | 3.9/5 (103) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [Colibri Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/colibri-page-builder/) | 80K+ | 4.4/5 (79) | Aug 31, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (94) | Sep 2, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yaymail/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (291) | Sep 26, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [CMS Tree Page View – Reorder Pages with a Drag-and-Drop Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cms-tree-page-view/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (365) | Sep 27, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-table-builder/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (681) | Sep 23, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-and-page-builder/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (140) | Sep 25, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Posts Order free?
Yes. Custom Posts Order is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Posts Order safe to use in 2026?
Custom Posts Order is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Posts Order?
Custom Posts Order is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,726 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 132 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Posts Order work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Posts Order is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Posts Order need?
Custom Posts Order requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Posts Order last updated?
The latest version, 4.5, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Custom Posts Order?
Custom Posts Order is developed and maintained by Hiren Patel.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Posts Order?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Posts Order are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Kirki (500K+ installs) and Page Builder by SiteOrigin (400K+ installs).


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