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title: "How to Reorder Posts in WordPress?"
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date: 2025-05-26
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description: "Do you want to change the order of posts, custom post types, or other content on your WordPress site? By default, WordPress displays posts in reverse chronological order (newest first),..."
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# How to Reorder Posts in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Extension (Free) allows users to reorder any post type in WordPress.
- Users enable reordering by navigating to Nexter > Extensions > Utilities and toggling the Content Post Order option.
- Manual reordering of posts reflects on the frontend after saving changes in the post type page.

Do you want to change the order of posts, custom post types, or other content on your WordPress site? By default, WordPress displays posts in reverse chronological order (newest first), and it doesn’t offer built-in options to reorder non-hierarchical post types like standard posts or custom post types. However, there are many situations where you might want to reorder them manually, such as highlighting featured content, custom display order for a portfolio or product list, etc.

With the Nexter Extension (Free) plugin, you can easily reorder any post type in your WordPress site.

[LIVE EXTENSION LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-extensions/content-post-order-in-wordpress/)

 

## Learn via Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy2tZnM6HaU&t=137s

## How to Reorder Posts with the Nexter Extension?

You can easily reorder any post type with Nexter Extension. 

To do that from the WordPress Dashboard, go to **Nexter **>** Extensions** > **Utilities**.

Then go to the **Content Post Order **section, enable the toggle, and click on the gear icon (⚙).

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/enable-content-post-order-new.png)

It will open the Content Post Order pop-up. 

Then you’ll see different post types available on your site.

Turn on the toggle for specific post types (for example, Posts) where you want to have the reordering option.

Once done, click on the **Save** button.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/content-post-order-popup.gif)

Then, go to that post type page (for example, Posts) from the backend.

Now you can manually reorder the posts as per your requirements, and this will reflect on the frontend as well.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/post-reorder.gif)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What if I can't find the Content Post Order option in the Nexter Extension?**
A: If the Content Post Order option isn't visible, ensure that you've enabled the toggle for the specific post types you want to reorder. Navigate to Nexter > Extensions > Utilities, then find the Content Post Order section. If the toggle is off, you won't see the reordering feature on the post type page.

**Q: What is the best practice for reordering posts in WordPress?**
A: A best practice for reordering posts is to clearly define the purpose of your content arrangement. For example, if you're highlighting featured content, ensure those posts are prioritized at the top. This helps in creating a better user experience and can improve engagement on your site.

**Q: What happens if I forget to save after reordering posts?**
A: If you forget to click the Save button after reordering posts, your changes will not be applied. Always ensure to save your settings after making adjustments in the Content Post Order pop-up to avoid losing your desired arrangement.