# Sortable Tag Count

> Sortable Tag Count has <10 active installs and 147 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sortable Tag Count shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a sortable column is added to the admin overview of posts and pages. This contains the number of tags assigned in each case.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,718
- **Downloads (30 days):** 147 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Thomas Kujawa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thomas-kujawa/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sortable-tag-count/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backend/) | #46 | 50 |
| [sortable column](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sortable-column/) | #2 | 2 |
| [tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tags/) | >100 | 288 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backend | >100 | 4,543 |
| sortable column | >100 | 636 |
| tags | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Admin Language Change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-admin-language-change/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Aug 4, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Featured Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-galleries/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (20) | Aug 2, 2018 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [WPC Admin Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-admin-columns/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 25, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-customizer/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Aug 15, 2023 | 39/100 |
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| 6 | [Backend Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-mp/) | 800+ | 4.7/5 (12) | Aug 20, 2026 | 81/100 |
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| 8 | [Dashboard Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-notes/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Mar 10, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 9 | [Admin Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notice/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [OneSignal Sender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/onesignal-sender/) | 300+ | 3/5 (6) | May 27, 2019 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sortable Tag Count safe to use in 2026?
Sortable Tag Count shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sortable Tag Count?
Sortable Tag Count is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,718 times since it launched in June 2024. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sortable Tag Count work with WordPress 7.1?
Sortable Tag Count is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sortable Tag Count need?
Sortable Tag Count requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sortable Tag Count last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on September 3, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Sortable Tag Count?
Sortable Tag Count is developed and maintained by Thomas Kujawa.

### What are the best alternatives to Sortable Tag Count?
The most popular alternatives to Sortable Tag Count are Simple Admin Language Change (10K+ installs), Featured Galleries (3K+ installs) and WPC Admin Columns (1K+ installs).


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