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Simple Page Ordering vs Private Posts by Default (2026)

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

Simple Page Ordering

Simple Page Ordering

4.7(131)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Private Posts by Default

Private Posts by Default

5(6)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Private Posts by Default has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Simple Page Ordering leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Page Ordering has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Private Posts by Default has 6.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Simple Page Ordering
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Private Posts by Default5/5
Total Reviews
131Simple Page Ordering
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Private Posts by Default6
Active Installs
100K+Simple Page Ordering
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Private Posts by Default100
Total Downloads
4.2M+Simple Page Ordering
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Private Posts by Default6.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Page Ordering
Private Posts by DefaultN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoSimple Page Ordering
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Private Posts by Default14 years ago
First Released
2010Simple Page Ordering
Private Posts by Default2012
Age
16 yearsSimple Page Ordering
Private Posts by Default14 years
WP Requires
6.6+Simple Page Ordering
Private Posts by Default3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Page Ordering
Private Posts by Defaultfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Page Ordering
Private Posts by DefaultFree
Latest Version
2.7.4Simple Page Ordering
Private Posts by Default1.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple Page Ordering

4.7/5(131 reviews)
5
91%
4
2%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%

Private Posts by Default

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Simple Page Ordering Reviews

by martinrajnoch

don´t work with Admin Columns plugin

Hi,if I use Admin Columns Pro plugin, than Simple Page Ordering for custom post don´t work, I can´t drag and drop. If I disbale Admin Columns Pro plugin, than I can drag and drop correctly. Drag an

by stratboy

Doesn’t work with Polylang and when filtering by taxonomy

As per the title. Not for professional use.

by gettoknowbig3

Fuckin Love it! Thank you!

Cool plugin in itself. Now if only the page attributes would be updated when reordering…..oh wait! I see that they do! Incredible, so you can output them with a query as intended and give the custo

Private Posts by Default Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Page Ordering or Private Posts by Default more popular?
Simple Page Ordering has 100K+ active installations while Private Posts by Default has 100. Simple Page Ordering is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Page Ordering or Private Posts by Default?
Simple Page Ordering has a 4.7/5 rating from 131 reviews, while Private Posts by Default has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Simple Page Ordering and Private Posts by Default free?
Simple Page Ordering is free and Private Posts by Default is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Page Ordering or Private Posts by Default?
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?
Simple Page Ordering was last updated 10 months ago and Private Posts by Default was last updated 14 years ago.

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