Post Types Order
by nsp-code · Uncategorized
Also makes 4 other plugins · 1.2M+ installs across the portfolio →
Sort posts and custom post type objects using a drag-and-drop, sortable JavaScript AJAX interface, or through the default WordPress dashboard
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
600K+
≈650K estimated
Momentum
-25%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 56/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.1%
of downloads still active
At least 600K of 19.1M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,784 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 30 reviews to 2026-01-11Recent reviewers say it's simple, clean and does what it promises, with the newest half averaging higher than the older one, though one reviewer reports it doesn't work on their site.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 14 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.5★ over 296 reviews, weighted for review count to 4.4★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
5 of 9 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
28
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
5%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-1.7
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| types | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| post types | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| post types order your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| posts order your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| order | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| posts sort your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| post sort your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| sort posts | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| post order your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| post type | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| sort | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| sortable | #2 | #1 | 0 |
| drag drop order | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| drag and drop post order | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| drag post order | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| multiple post types order | #1 | #1 | — |
| custom post type order | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| order custom post types | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| post javascript | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| latest posts order | #1 | #1 | 0 |
949 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 861 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “interface”, “objects” and “javascript” (#6, #7 and #11 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,492 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 914K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “600K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 23 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 21 Jul 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ xrisxal200010mo ago
Excellent tool really and very handy. Thnk you for creating
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ indy007710mo ago
Doesn’t work with my WP site. This topic was modified 6 months, 2 weeks ago by indy0077.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cguinn12mo ago
Makes it super easy to edit, and manage posts. Interface is clean, and everything just works. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Useful Tech Stuff12mo ago
It does exactly what is says it does, and it does it well.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fredvdp1.3y ago
Does exactly what it needs to do. Simple and straightforward.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pogojim1.4y ago
As per heading.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sequith1.5y ago
I tried several post management tools and this one is by far the smoothest. Clean UI, fast performance, and I love the bulk editing features. Totally worth it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ danielepais1.5y ago
Works well, and it is a breeze to change the list order. Great plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.4.8 Improved required user capability and Ajax capability checks. PHP 8.5.7 compatibility check. 2.4.8
- — Version 2.4.7 WordPress 7.0 compatibility check and tag update. Mention the new AI Prompts feature available in APTO. 2.4.7
- — Version 2.4.6 Add a Settings link for the plugin in the Plugins area to make it easier for users to access and get started. Highlight the Reset button in red to make it more noticeable. Implement minor code improvements. 2.4.6
- — Version 2.4.3 Fix: Incorrect comparison logic used to determine whether drag & drop should be enabled for the current post type in the default interface. 2.4.3
- — Version 2.4.2 Fix: As default, the “Archive Drag&Drop” option for a custom defined post type is set to Yes. Yet the drag & drop functionality do not load unless save the plugin settings after custom post type activation. 2.4.2
- — Version 2.4.1 Added a reset button that restores the list to its default order. Added PHPCS ignore rules to prevent unnecessary scanning in reports. Use esc_url when output the plugin images. Remove the FALSE within load_plugin_textdo 2.4.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 74 languages, 11 at 90% or more
Plus 50 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
This plugin’s searches fall outside the topics measured so far. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 3 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 8 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 8 of 8 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, WPML, Polylang, Multisite.
- ✓ Headings and lists 4 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,370 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "post sort", "posts sort" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-11-30 700K+ → 600K+ down after 207 days in tier
- 2024-05-07 600K+ → 700K+ up after 1244 days in tier
- 2020-12-10 500K+ → 600K+ up after 923 days in tier
- 2018-06-01 400K+ → 500K+ up after 637 days in tier
- 2016-09-02 300K+ → 400K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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GR Order Category Post 200+ installs · 4.3★ · 4 shared tags D - G GNA Post Order 100+ installs · 3.9★ · 4 shared tags D
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Intuitive Custom Post Order 400K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags B - P Posts Order 900+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
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Sortable Posts 90+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D -
Reshuffle – Change Post Order, Product Order, Taxonomy Order 70+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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