Sortable – Simple Events by Date Manager Block
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.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sortable stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Event | >100 |
| events | >100 |
| filter | >100 |
| manager | >100 |
| sort | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Sortable
From the official readme · v1.7.0Description
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.
Loaded with core features, the Sortable Block event manager is ready to use on any page, making it a perfect choice for small businesses, musicians, photographers, venues, restaurants, and non-profits.
🌟 FEATURES
The Sortable Block plugin provides functionality to create and manage your events.
- Full support for Block editor
- Event (Sortable Entry) creation and management
- Dual layout options: List and Grid
- Customizable date formats with Sortable Date
- Seamless switching between layout styles
- Ideal for event calendars, changelogs, media mentions, course schedules, conference agendas, project timelines, booking systems, and publication archives
- Support for various content types within Sortable Entry
- User-friendly, enhancing website navigation and organization
- Responsive design ensuring optimal viewing on all devices
🔧 EASE OF INSTALLATION AND PERSONALIZATION
Begin by installing the plugin from the WordPress repository, following the standard plugin installation process. Once activated, the plugin readily integrates with the WordPress block editor, making it easy to start creating and managing your events.
Personalization is at the core of Sortable Block. It supports customization options accessible directly from the block editor. This means you can tailor the events layout to your liking. For instance, you might want to change the background color to align with your brand’s theme.
This level of ease in installation and personalization ensures not just a user-friendly experience but also a quick setup, letting you focus more on creating engaging events and less on overcoming technical hurdles.
Examples
- Sortable block used for Changelog section;
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Installation
- Choose one of the following options:
- Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard, search for “Sortable Block”, and click “Install”.
- Download the Sortable Block plugin from WordPress.org, ensure the folder is zipped, and then upload it via Plugins → Add New → Upload.
- Open the block inserter within the Block Editor, search for “icon”, and the plugin should appear, allowing you to install it directly. Skip steps 2 and 3.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Search for the block within the Block Editor and start using it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sort blocks?
Add a Sortable block to the content area in the Block Editor. This serves as the main container for entries that need sorting. Inside the Sortable block, add Sortable Entry blocks. These containers hold your content. Note that you can have multiple entries inside a Sortable block. Each Sortable Entry has a date option. To change this option, select a Sortable Entry within the List View, and modify the Date Settings in the Block sidebar.
How do I change the layout?
In the Block Editor, select the Sortable block within the List View. In the block toolbar, click on either the List view or Grid view icon to switch layouts.
How do I change the order of entries?
In the Block Editor, select the Sortable block within the List View. In the Block sidebar, choose either “Newest to Oldest” or “Oldest to Newest” from the dropdown menu in the Order settings section.
What blocks can I use inside a Sortable block?
The Sortable block supports only the Sortable Entry block as inner content. It’s not possible to add any other blocks to the main container of the Sortable block.
What blocks can I use inside a Sortable Entry?
Sortable Entry blocks support the following blocks: Sortable Date, Heading, Paragraph, Media-Text, Group, and Columns
Changelog
1.7.0 – October 11, 2023
- Add: support for older Sortable block versions;
- Add: introduce date-related warnings in Sortable Entry blocks;
- Add: support for filter date in Sortable block;
- Add: warning modal for Sortable Entry blocks with old date in editor;
- Add: server-side rendering support for Sortable Entry block;
- Add: visibility settings in Sortable block;
- Add: allow to filter Sortable Entry blocks by specific date;
- Add: allow to hide outdated Sortable Entry blocks;
- Add: support for old versions of Sortable Entry;
- Add: allow to use Cover block within Sortable Entry block;
- Add: allow to use Buttons block within Sortable Entry block;
- Add: pre-made pattern to create Media Mentions section;
- Update: pattern choose modal layout in Sortable block;
- Update: file formatting;
- Update: refactor render for block specific patterns;
- Update: showcase information and main block focus in readme;
- Update: settings labels in Sortable block;
- Fix: wrong inner blocks orientation icons in Sortable Entry block;
1.6.0 – September 14, 2023
- Add: support for Separator in Sortable block;
- Add: support for styles in Separator;
- Add: support for colors in Separator;
- Add: support for custom spacing between Sortable Entry blocks inside Sortable block;
- Update: function naming for sortable date render;
- Update: introduce fallback for outdated sortable blocks;
- Fix: style inconsistency in editor;
1.5.0 – August 25, 2023
- Add: pre-made layout in Patterns to create Changelog List;
- Add: allow to select pre-defined pattern when block first added to content area;
- Update: refactor welcome screen when block first added to content area;
- Update: formatting in files;
- Update: simplify labels for Variations screen;
1.4.3 – April 18, 2023
- Update: formatting in blocks;
- Update: improve user experience for toolbar in Sortable Entry blocks;
- Update: plugin information;
- Fix: incorrect Move icons in Sortable Entry toolbar;
1.4.2 – April 10, 2023
- Update: improve UX in Sortable Date block settings;
- Update: allow to access date settings is Sortable Entry block via Sortable Date block;
1.4.1 – April 3, 2023
- Fix: cursor icon when interacting with Sortable Date block in editor;
- Fix: provide a temporary solution to layout issue in date picker, caused by WordPress core;
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FAQ
Sortable: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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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