Sticky Posts – Switch Review - In-Depth Analysis
This plugin adds sticky post functionality to admin lists for posts and custom post types. Easily mark posts as sticky with a switch.
Performance Overview
User Rating
4.4/5 (based on 18+
reviews)
Active Installations
6,000+
Update Frequency
Below Average
It is calculated using the weighted average of same category
plugins.
Security Score
1 / 10
(Very Low Risk)
It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.
What It Does
This plugin adds a new column to the post admin columns that allows you to easily mark a post so that it is sticky.
Sticky Posts is a WordPress feature only for posts, with this plugin you can use this feature also with custom post types.
Features of sticky posts include enabling the sticky posts feature with every custom post type on front page, archive page, or category page. It supports quick and bulk edit for custom post types and allows selection of the post type and color of the switch icon.
The column showing the switch icon can be customized in order, and the star-icon switch saves the posts in the sticky status immediately with ajax. Optionally, you can set all translations of a post sticky, supporting Polylang and MultilingualPress.
Comparing to Alternatives
Sticky Posts – Switch stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing sticky post functionality.
Strengths
- Simple and clean implementation
- Easy to use with an excellent user interface
- Utilizes native WordPress functions for reliability
- Works well with the latest WordPress version
- Allows sticking posts at the top of categories
Weaknesses
- Does not properly support Custom Post Types (CPT)
- Lacks active support or contact options from the developer
- Sticky posts in the Posts section appear in all CPTs indiscriminately
User Sentiment Analysis
With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (83.3%) and a few low ratings (16.7%), users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality, though some have expressed concerns about support and CPT compatibility.
Positive highlights
- "Clean and simple implementation, super easy to use, excellent UI" – Dmitriy
- "Good plugin thank you" – classikd
- "An easy way to stick a post at the top of his category" – mjhvc
- "Working plugin with latest WP version" – qadir1322
- "Exactly what I needed" – snoop23
Common complaints
- Plugin does not respect Custom Post Types, causing sticky posts to appear across all CPTs
- No support or contact method available from the developer
Weaknesses
- Limited support options
- Issues with Custom Post Types handling
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users seeking a straightforward, no-frills sticky post plugin that integrates well with the latest WordPress core and native functions.
Not ideal for
Users who require precise control over sticky posts within Custom Post Types or need active developer support and updates.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version offers core sticky post functionality with a clean interface and compatibility with the latest WordPress version.
Final Verdict
Sticky Posts – Switch is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin that excels in providing basic sticky post functionality with a clean UI and native WordPress integration. Its high user rating reflects satisfaction among those who do not require advanced features or extensive support.
However, the lack of support and issues with Custom Post Types limit its suitability for more complex sites. Users needing CPT-specific sticky controls or developer assistance may need to consider alternative solutions.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Sticky Posts – Switch plugin.
FAQ
In the menu, navigate to the item “Settings -> Sticky Posts”
The only types of content displayed are those declared as public.
See register post type.
If you have found a bug in my plugin, please send me an email with a short description.
I will fix the bug as soon as possible.
Thank you very much!
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The only types of content displayed are those declared as public.
See register post type.
Thank you very much!
In case you want to show how much you appreciate my work, I’d be very grateful if you could give me positive rating with WordPress-Page and/or donate a small amount to me.
Contributors and developers
“Sticky Posts – Switch”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.
