# Sortable Posts

> Sortable Posts has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sortable Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Sortable Posts uses and easy to use drag and drop ui to allow users to update the order of posts and taxonomy terms. Sortable Posts automatically arranges your posts and taxonomy terms on the frontend to match the order…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,121
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+25.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 22, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Carlos Rios (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/carlosrios/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sortable-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-order/) | #6 | 9 |
| [js post order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/js-post-order/) | #1 | 2 |
| [page order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-order/) | #3 | 8 |
| [post order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-order/) | #15 | 31 |
| [posts order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts-order/) | #6 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post order | >100 | 5,890 |
| js post order | >100 | 2,027 |
| page order | >100 | 10,000 |
| post order | >100 | 8,343 |
| posts order | >100 | 8,343 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Custom Post Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-post-order/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (581) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Real Custom Post Order: Create a custom order for your content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-custom-post-order/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (42) | Aug 18, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Posts Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-custom-post-order/) | 900+ | 4.6/5 (17) | Jan 26, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Custom Category Post Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-order-category/) | 500+ | 3.2/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [My Post Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-posts-order/) | 400+ | 2.9/5 (7) | Jan 11, 2013 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Reshuffle – Change Post Order, Product Order, Taxonomy Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reshuffle/) | 70+ | — | Mar 25, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [Integration of Simple Custom Post Order and WP Rocket](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scpo-wp-rocket-integration/) | 20+ | — | Jul 29, 2021 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Post Order Master – Free Drag & Drop Hierarchy Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-order-master/) | 10+ | — | Jun 6, 2026 | 51/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sortable Posts safe to use in 2026?
Sortable Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sortable Posts?
Sortable Posts is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,121 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sortable Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Sortable Posts 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 Sortable Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on March 22, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Sortable Posts?
Sortable Posts is developed and maintained by Carlos Rios.

### What are the best alternatives to Sortable Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Sortable Posts are Simple Custom Post Order (300K+ installs), Real Custom Post Order: Cre… (8K+ installs) and Posts Order (900+ installs).


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