Simple Custom Post Order vs Reorder Posts (2026)

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

Simple Custom Post Order

Simple Custom Post Order

4.8(566)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Simple Custom Post Order
VS
Reorder Posts

Reorder Posts

3.9(28)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Reorder Posts

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Custom Post Order has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 566 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Custom Post Order has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while Reorder Posts has 333K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts3.9/5
Total Reviews
566Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts28
Active Installs
300K+Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts10K+
Total Downloads
4.1M+Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts333K+
Support Resolution
0%Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder PostsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoSimple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts1 week ago
First Released
2013Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts2012
Age
13 yearsSimple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts14 years
WP Requires
6.2+Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts3.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Postsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Custom Post Order
Reorder PostsFree
Latest Version
2.6.0Simple Custom Post Order
Reorder Posts2.6.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple Custom Post Order

4.8/5(566 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
2%
2
1%
1
4%

Reorder Posts

3.9/5(28 reviews)
5
57%
4
11%
3
11%
2
4%
1
18%

Recent Reviews

Simple Custom Post Order Reviews

Works great!

I could only wish other plugins worked this well. It delivers what it says it will… I easily reorder posts using this plugin.

by whitedd

Not working

Plugin not working and support dont answer.

by pastorjim

Works – sort of

The plugin allows simple reordering of posts as advertised. But in the Premium Theme I’m using, Ashe Pro, the widget that displays latest posts seems unaffected. It still shows posts in their date ord

Reorder Posts Reviews

by Roman Klabal

Excellent plugin

This is the best post order plugin available – supports hirarchical CPTs, supports children, saves the order on ajax without the need to click a button, has no bloat, simply perfect! Many thanks to

by Swashata Ghosh

Excellent zero bluff plugin for creating custom order

Thank you very much for this. The use case fits perfectly for developers indeed. It doesn’t pollute the front-end’s default view and only works when specified within custom queries. Exactly what I nee

by Daniel Shaw

Excellent plugin

Does exactly what it says without adding complexity or additional obstacles. Thank you! This topic was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by Daniel Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Custom Post Order or Reorder Posts more popular?
Simple Custom Post Order has 300K+ active installations while Reorder Posts has 10K+. Simple Custom Post Order is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Custom Post Order or Reorder Posts?
Simple Custom Post Order has a 4.8/5 rating from 566 reviews, while Reorder Posts has a 3.9/5 rating from 28 reviews.
Are Simple Custom Post Order and Reorder Posts free?
Simple Custom Post Order is free and Reorder Posts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Custom Post Order or Reorder Posts?
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 Custom Post Order was last updated 2 months ago and Reorder Posts was last updated 1 week ago.

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