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Custom Post Type Sticky

By Abhay

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Custom Post Type Sticky Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin extends sticky post functionality to custom post types. It allows you to set custom post types as sticky just like regular posts.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

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 extends the sticky post functionality to custom post types in a way that is identical to default posts. You can set custom post types to be sticky just as you would with regular posts, and those post IDs will be included in the result of get_option('sticky_posts').

There are no settings or custom functions required. It is easy to install and works in standard WordPress environments. It is recommended to use WordPress in the newest version for optimal performance.

To use this plugin, you only need to activate it after installation.

Comparing to Alternatives

Custom Post Type Sticky stands alone in its niche with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for managing sticky posts in custom post types.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective functionality for making custom posts sticky
No bugs or errors reported by users
Lightweight and focused plugin
High user satisfaction with minimal setup required

Weaknesses

Lacks support for Gutenberg editor view
No translation support via translate.wordpress.org
Limited to basic sticky post features
No advanced customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect record of 4 five-star and four-star ratings and no negative reviews, users generally express high satisfaction with the plugin's reliability and ease of use.

Positive highlights

Great Plugin To make custom post sticky post. If you want to make custom post as a sticky post its great plugin for you. — wordpress-outsourcing-partners
Works Great! Installed it and it worked right away. No bugs, no errors, no nothing. Just working. — Behnam Nikkhah
The plugin does its little thing perfectly. Very happy! — campusboy
Works as promised, just few small improvements suggestions: Support for Gutenberg editor view and possibility to translate UI via translate.wordpress.org — veerap

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No support for Gutenberg editor view
UI lacks translation capabilities
Limited feature set for advanced users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward and reliable way to make custom post types sticky without extra complexity or advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those seeking deep integration with Gutenberg, multilingual support, or advanced sticky post customization may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core features needed to make custom post types sticky effectively.

Final Verdict

Custom Post Type Sticky is a niche plugin that delivers exactly what it promises with high reliability and user satisfaction. Its simplicity and lack of bugs make it a solid choice for users needing basic sticky post functionality for custom post types.

However, the plugin does not offer advanced features or support for newer WordPress editor experiences like Gutenberg, and it lacks translation options. Users requiring these capabilities might need to look elsewhere or wait for future updates.