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How to Reorder Posts in WordPress

Do you want to bring your old blog post to the homepage? By default, WordPress does not allow to re-order the blog post. But sometimes you may have to move your old post.

Today, in this article, I will tell you how to reorder posts in WordPress.

So let’s get started…

  • How to Reorder Posts in WordPress
    • 1. Reorder Post using the plugin
    • 2. Reorder Posts by Changing Publish Date
    • 3. Post Reorder Using Sticky Posts Feature

How to Reorder Posts in WordPress

If your blog is new, you do not need posts reordering. But when your blog grows you may need to change posts order.

But the biggest problem, WordPress does not allow you to do this by default. WordPress displays your blog post in reverse chronological order (from newest to oldest). There is no option to move the post up and down.

Thankfully there are some ways that can help to re-order the WordPress Blog Post.

1. Reorder Post using the plugin

This is the easiest way, just need to install a plugin in your site, named Post Types Order.

This is a very powerful plugin that allows you to sort your posts by drag and drop.

After activating the plugin, click on Settings >> Post Types Order. You can enable the reorder interface for the type of post you want to reorder/sorting. Here, I want to reorder the blog post, so I will select Show from the drop-down menu of the Post option. You can see in the screenshot below,

How to Reorder Posts in WordPress

Now, you will see a new option “Re-order” in the Post section. By clicking on it, you can drag and drop any of your specific posts up and down.

How to Reorder Posts in WordPress

2. Reorder Posts by Changing Publish Date

If you want to change your post ordering without using the plugin, then this method is for you. In this method, you do not need to install any type of plugin.

As I said earlier, WordPress shows new posts first. So you can easily change the order of your posts by changing the Publish date.

If you want to display one of your old posts first, simply edit the post you want to reorder. Then click Publish date under the Document panel. A popup of date and time will open. After changing your publish date, click on the Update button. You can see screenshot below,

How to Reorder Posts in WordPress

For example, if your new post is published on 10 March 2019 and you want to show your old post first, then set your old post’s publish date 11 March 2019. Your old posts will appear before your new post.

3. Post Reorder Using Sticky Posts Feature

There are many users who reorder posts to highlight their posts as featured posts. Since WordPress provides a default feature to set sticky posts.

Sticky Post is a feature that appears above all posts on your blog’s homepage.

Just edit your post which you want to use as a sticky post. Then check the Stick to the Front Page option inside the document panel.

How to Reorder Posts in WordPress

Then click the Update button. You can visit your blog to check it.

I use the Post Types Order plugin to reorder my post which is absolutely free and it’s quick and easy.

Which method do you use to sort your posts? Tell in the comment box!

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About AMAN SINGH

AMAN SINGH, who owns JustBrightMe, is a full-time blogger and loves sharing content on WordPress, SEO & Blogging Tips.

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  1. B says

    August 16, 2020 at 11:51 pm

    How do you reorder when using chrome on the iPad ?

    Hold and move does not work.

    Reply

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