# Sortable – Simple Events by Date Manager Block

> Sortable has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sortable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Easily create and manage events on your WordPress site with Sortable Block free plugin. This WordPress events plugin allows to organize and present both virtual and physical events with elegance and efficiency.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,091
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+2.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 11, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.1+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Taras Dashkevych (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/taskotr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sortable-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Event](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/event/) | #66 | 154 |
| [events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/events/) | >100 | 486 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 251 |
| [manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manager/) | #24 | 60 |
| [sort](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sort/) | #28 | 58 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Event | >100 | 9,309 |
| events | >100 | 9,296 |
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| manager | >100 | 7,030 |
| sort | >100 | 2,909 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar/) | 600K+ | 4.2/5 (2,459) | Oct 15, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mp-timetable/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (69) | Aug 28, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [WP Events Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-events-manager/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-event-manager/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (249) | Jul 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Event Organiser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-organiser/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (140) | Jun 28, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 6 | [The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-shortcode/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Aug 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/template-events-calendar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (214) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sportspress/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (369) | Jul 12, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [VS Event List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-event-list/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (82) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings, Tickets & AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eventprime-event-calendar-management/) | 7K+ | 4.4/5 (85) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sortable safe to use in 2026?
Sortable shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sortable?
Sortable is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,091 times since it launched in December 2022. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sortable work with WordPress 7.1?
Sortable is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Sortable last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.0, was released on October 11, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Sortable?
Sortable is developed and maintained by Taras Dashkevych.

### What are the best alternatives to Sortable?
The most popular alternatives to Sortable are The Events Calendar (600K+ installs), Timetable and Event Schedul… (30K+ installs) and WP Events Manager (30K+ installs).


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