# Sticky Post First in Category

> Sticky Post First in Category has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sticky Post First in Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,109
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+19.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** seosbg (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/seosbg/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sticky-post-first-in-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 414 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [stickies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stickies/) | #2 | 2 |
| [sticky](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sticky/) | #45 | 76 |
| [Sticky Post First in Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sticky-post-first-in-category/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| stickies | >100 | 1,856 |
| sticky | >100 | 1,857 |
| Sticky Post First in Category | >100 | 457 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-library-categories/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (52) | Aug 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Add Category to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-category-to-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Oct 19, 2019 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Term Management Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/term-management-tools/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (76) | Dec 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [WP No Base Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-no-base-permalink/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (16) | May 6, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Adjust Admin Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adjust-admin-categories/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 27, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Parent Category Toggler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-category-toggler/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [List Custom Taxonomy Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-custom-taxonomy-widget/) | 9K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Jul 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Post First in Category free?
Yes. Sticky Post First in Category is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Sticky Post First in Category safe to use in 2026?
Sticky Post First in Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sticky Post First in Category?
Sticky Post First in Category is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,109 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sticky Post First in Category work with WordPress 7.1?
Sticky Post First in Category is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Sticky Post First in Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 7, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Sticky Post First in Category?
Sticky Post First in Category is developed and maintained by seosbg.

### What are the best alternatives to Sticky Post First in Category?
The most popular alternatives to Sticky Post First in Category are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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