Sticky Posts – Switch vs Hierarchy (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Sticky Posts – Switch

Sticky Posts – Switch

4.4(18)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Sticky Posts – Switch
VS
Hierarchy

Hierarchy

4.7(13)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Hierarchy

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hierarchy has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 13 reviews) while Sticky Posts – Switch leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sticky Posts – Switch has accumulated 54K+ total downloads while Hierarchy has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy4.7/5
Total Reviews
18Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy13
Active Installs
6.0K+Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy100
Total Downloads
54K+Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy14K+
Support Resolution
N/ASticky Posts – Switch
HierarchyN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoSticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy4 years ago
First Released
2017Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy2012
Age
9 yearsSticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy14 years
WP Requires
4.0+Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy3.8+
PHP Requires
false+Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchyfalse+
Business Model
FreeSticky Posts – Switch
HierarchyFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Sticky Posts – Switch
Hierarchy1.0.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Sticky Posts – Switch

4.4/5(18 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
6%
1
11%

Hierarchy

4.7/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

Sticky Posts – Switch Reviews

by snoop23

Superb!

Thank you! Exactly what I needed.

by Michael

No Support, and Plugin Doesn’t Work With CPT

I’d hate to leave a negative review, but the owner turned off the support function and provides no method to contact. The Plugin Works, but it doesn’t respect Custom Post Types. All Stickies in the

by qadir1322

Working plugin with latest WP version

This plugin stands out as the sole functional option within its category. It seamlessly integrates with the latest version of WordPress and operates flawlessly with Custom Post Types. 🌟✨ If you’re se

Hierarchy Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sticky Posts – Switch or Hierarchy more popular?
Sticky Posts – Switch has 6.0K+ active installations while Hierarchy has 100. Sticky Posts – Switch is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sticky Posts – Switch or Hierarchy?
Sticky Posts – Switch has a 4.4/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Hierarchy has a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Sticky Posts – Switch and Hierarchy free?
Sticky Posts – Switch is free and Hierarchy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sticky Posts – Switch or Hierarchy?
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?
Sticky Posts – Switch was last updated 3 years ago and Hierarchy was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.