Custom Post Order vs Default Post Sort (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom Post Order has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Post Order has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while Default Post Sort has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Post Order | Default Post Sort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 16 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Age | 17 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Custom Post Order
Default Post Sort5/5
Total Reviews
2Custom Post Order
◄Default Post Sort1
Active Installs
400Custom Post Order
◄Default Post Sort10
Total Downloads
49K+Custom Post Order
◄Default Post Sort1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Post Order
Default Post SortN/A
Last Updated
16 years agoCustom Post Order
►Default Post Sort6 years ago
First Released
2009Custom Post Order
Default Post Sort2019
Age
17 yearsCustom Post Order
Default Post Sort7 years
WP Requires
false+Custom Post Order
Default Post Sort5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Post Order
Default Post Sort7.0+
Business Model
FreeCustom Post Order
Default Post SortFree
Latest Version
1.1Custom Post Order
Default Post Sort1.0
Rating Breakdown
Custom Post Order
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Default Post Sort
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Post Order or Default Post Sort more popular?
Custom Post Order has 400 active installations while Default Post Sort has 10. Custom Post Order is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Post Order or Default Post Sort?
Custom Post Order has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Default Post Sort has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Custom Post Order and Default Post Sort free?
Custom Post Order is free and Default Post Sort is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Post Order or Default Post Sort?
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 Post Order was last updated 16 years ago and Default Post Sort was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.