Sticky Post First in Category
v1.1by seosbg · updated 10 years ago
Sticky Post First in Category is easy to use. Just Install the plugin and sticky posts will be first in the categories. Sticky Post First in Category …
- Rank
- #29,963
- Down117 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,142 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Sticky Post First in Category at a glance
Sticky Post First in Category is a WordPress plugin by seosbg with 10+ active installs, the #29,963 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 7, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 2 plugins tagged “stickies”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats17 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Sticky Post First in Category |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,963 · down 373 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #29,963 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #29,846 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,847 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,896 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,138 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,911 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,087 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,085 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,582 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,905 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,590 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 7, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Sticky Post First in Category
How many websites use Sticky Post First in Category?
Sticky Post First in Category is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,963 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Sticky Post First in Category been downloaded?
3,142 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Sticky Post First in Category last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Sep 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Sticky Post First in Category compatible with the latest WordPress?
Sticky Post First in Category’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Sticky Post First in Category still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Sticky Post First in Category have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Sticky Post First in Category?
The plugins most like Sticky Post First in Category, by the tags they share, are Sticky Posts (5K+), Post Type Switcher (200K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | seosbg |
| First released | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2016 |
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