Custom Category Post Order vs Word Count Sorter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Custom Category Post Order
3.2(19)
500 active installs
Free
Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom Category Post Order has a higher user rating (3.2/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Category Post Order has accumulated 36K+ total downloads while Word Count Sorter has 521.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Category Post Order | Word Count Sorter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.2/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 36K+ | ◄ | 521 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2025 | |
| Age | 14 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
3.2/5Custom Category Post Order
◄Word Count SorterN/A
Total Reviews
19Custom Category Post Order
◄Word Count Sorter0
Active Installs
500Custom Category Post Order
◄Word Count Sorter0
Total Downloads
36K+Custom Category Post Order
◄Word Count Sorter521
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Category Post Order
Word Count SorterN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoCustom Category Post Order
◄Word Count Sorter1 year ago
First Released
2012Custom Category Post Order
Word Count Sorter2025
Age
14 yearsCustom Category Post Order
Word Count Sorter1 year
WP Requires
3.3+Custom Category Post Order
Word Count Sorter5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Category Post Order
Word Count Sorter7.2+
Business Model
FreeCustom Category Post Order
Word Count SorterFree
Latest Version
2.2Custom Category Post Order
Word Count Sorter1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Custom Category Post Order
3.2/5(19 reviews)
5
53%
4
0%
3
0%
2
5%
1
42%
Word Count Sorter
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Category Post Order or Word Count Sorter more popular?
Custom Category Post Order has 500 active installations while Word Count Sorter has 0. Custom Category Post Order is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Category Post Order or Word Count Sorter?
Custom Category Post Order has a 3.2/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Word Count Sorter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Category Post Order and Word Count Sorter free?
Custom Category Post Order is free and Word Count Sorter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Category Post Order or Word Count Sorter?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Custom Category Post Order was last updated 4 months ago and Word Count Sorter was last updated 1 year ago.
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