# Sortable Sticky Posts

> Sortable Sticky Posts has 20+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sortable Sticky Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Adds a new admin settings section to the Settings > Reading table. Drag and drop Sticky Posts in the order you want them considered by WordPress. (Note: You still have to set posts as sticky on the post edit screen for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,062
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+41.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 1, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aaron Brazell (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/technosailor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sortable-sticky-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,117 |
| [stickies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stickies/) | #1 | 2 |
| [sticky](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sticky/) | #40 | 76 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| stickies | >100 | 1,844 |
| sticky | >100 | 1,842 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [WP Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (249) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Public Post Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (79) | Jun 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (1,164) | Nov 11, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sortable Sticky Posts safe to use in 2026?
Sortable Sticky Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sortable Sticky Posts?
Sortable Sticky Posts is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,062 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sortable Sticky Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Sortable Sticky Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Sortable Sticky Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 1, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Sortable Sticky Posts?
Sortable Sticky Posts is developed and maintained by Aaron Brazell.

### What are the best alternatives to Sortable Sticky Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Sortable Sticky Posts are GenerateBlocks (200K+ installs), Post Duplicator (200K+ installs) and WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs).


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