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Default Post Sort
Provides a user interface under the Reading Settings page for choosing what post element to orderby. Also allows the site owner to chose ASCending or DESCending. NOTE: Does not allow for arbitrary ordering via drag and drop. This is a simple setting. Usage Once it’s installed, go to Settings -> Read
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 5.0 and PHP 7.0.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 28, 2026
01 / Source details
Provides a user interface under the Reading Settings page for choosing what post element to orderby. Also allows the site owner to chose ASCending or DESCending.
NOTE: Does not allow for arbitrary ordering via drag and drop. This is a simple setting.
Usage
Once it’s installed, go to Settings -> Reading section, scroll to the bottom, and choose an orderby and order option.
See it in action
A closer look.
02 / Source details
- 01Upload the /default-post-sort/ folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- 02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- 03Visit Settings -> Reading in the admin and choose how you would like your posts sorted.
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