Where it sticks
Pin posts to the top of a category — or the archive
Each item offers exactly the places it can appear.
Its own listA category or tagThe home page
Free WordPress plugin
Sticky posts for custom post types
Sticky posts for custom post types and pages: pin any item to the top of its archive, a category or a Query Loop block.
WordPress 6.5+ · PHP 7.4+
Settings
Make any custom post type sticky
Every public type is on by default. A limit per place keeps lists tidy.
PagesAny public post type5 per placeTheme sticky class
Block themes
Query Loop sticky posts
Switch on “Show sticky items first”. Filter the loop to a category and its sticky items lead.
Query Loop blockArchive templatesPagination stays correct
And the rest
WordPress sticky pages, built to last
Pagination stays correct
Ordered inside the query. Nothing repeats on page 2.
One-click star
On every list screen.
Block editor panel
A Sticky section in the status panel.
Theme-friendly
The standard sticky class, and is_sticky() agrees.
Nothing lost
Turn it off and items stay recorded as sticky.
No tracking
No external requests, no extra tables.
Pricing
Free. Every feature.
Free
$0
- Pages and every public post type
- Archive, category and home page
- Query Loop block support
- One-click star in lists
- Limit per place
FAQ
Questions
Does it change how regular posts work?
No. Regular posts keep WordPress's own sticky feature.
Does it work with block themes and the Query Loop block?
Yes. Turn on “Show sticky items first” on a Query Loop block; archive templates pick up the order automatically.
Will my theme style sticky items?
Yes. Sticky items get the same sticky CSS class WordPress uses for posts.
Why doesn't an item appear first on my home page?
“Top of the home page” only applies when your home page already lists that content type.
What happens when I deactivate it?
Items stay recorded as sticky the way WordPress records them. Ordering stops until it is reactivated.
Is it free?
Yes. Everything on this page is in the free plugin.
How do I make a custom post type sticky?
Activate the plugin, open an item and choose where it sticks — or click the star in the list.