Post Types Order
v2.5.9by nsp-code · updated 18 days ago
Sort posts and custom post type objects using a drag-and-drop, sortable JavaScript AJAX interface, or through the default WordPress dashboard
- Rank
- #98
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 650,000
- 600K+ reported · Low
- Total downloads
- 19.1M
- 19,095,610 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 296 reviews
- Support resolved
- 50%
- 4 of 8 threads, last 2 months
Post Types Order at a glance
Post Types Order is a WordPress plugin by nsp-code with 600K+ active installs, the #98 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6,761 times, 36% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 296 reviews. Version 2.5.9 came out on Oct 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 32 plugins tagged “post order”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats565.5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Types Order |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,920 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4,919 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6,211 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6,317 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7,277 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8,101 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,419 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,795 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7,205 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17,724 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24,722 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10,685 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14,377 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5,978 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6,236 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17,810 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 134,106 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 45,834 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7,897 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11,185 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4,131 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3,736 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8,863 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13,578 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14,393 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 76,062 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 90,537 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2,200 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2,061 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5,216 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 651,255 · +0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 651,255 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 651,608 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 651,754 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 652,051 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 652,920 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 651,386 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 650,104 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 650,483 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 650,573 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 650,270 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 650,381 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 650,494 |
Rank over time
#98 · up 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #98 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #98 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #98 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #98 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #98 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #98 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #98 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | #98 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #99 |
Growth %
Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.02% |
Active installs band
600K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 600K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 600K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #98 → #98Downloads -43.2%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #98 → #98Downloads -49%
- Released 2.5.9 (was 2.5.7)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.551%
- v2.418%
- v1.912%
- v2.39.0%
- Other10%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★296 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.9
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Sep 5, 2010
- Last updated
- Oct 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Types Order
How many websites use Post Types Order?
Post Types Order is active on 600K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #98 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Types Order been downloaded?
19,095,610 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6,761 times. See download stats
When was Post Types Order last updated?
Version 2.5.9 came out on Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago). See every release
Is Post Types Order compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Post Types Order have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Post Types Order. See its security record
Is Post Types Order still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. Its authors resolved 4 of the 8 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Types Order have?
4.5 out of 5 from 296 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Post Types Order?
The plugins most like Post Types Order, by the tags they share, are GR Order Category Post (200+), GNA Post Order (100+) and Intuitive Custom Post Order (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
296 reviews
- 5 stars: 247 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 8 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 11 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 4 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 26 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 10%1–2★
- About 29 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 650,000 |
| Reported installs | 600K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 296 |
| Total downloads | 19.1M |
| Author | nsp-code |
| First released | Sep 5, 2010 |
| Version | 2.5.9 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
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