Sortable Tag Count
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.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Sortable Tag Count stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| backend | >100 |
| sortable column | >100 |
| tags | >100 |
About Sortable Tag Count
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
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.
Installation
- Upload “sortable-tag-count” to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to Posts to show the list of posts where the tag counter is visible.
Changelog
1.1.1
- Optimized database statements
- Optimized column width
- Fixed tested up to value
1.1.0
- Optimized handling of saved counting value
- Added uninstaller to clean-up db on uninstallation
- Fixed sort of tag counter
1.0.1
- License Update
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Sortable Tag Count: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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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