Sticky Posts Limit

Sticky Posts Limit

Take full control of your featured posts—without the mess.

By default, WordPress lets you add unlimited sticky posts. Sounds flexible… until your homepage turns into chaos.

Sticky Posts Limit solves that.

It automatically enforces a limit on sticky posts so your featured content stays clean, intentional, and easy to manage.

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What This Plugin Does

Instead of manually managing sticky posts, this plugin:

  • Keeps only the latest sticky posts
  • Automatically removes sticky status from older ones
  • Ensures your homepage never gets cluttered again

👉 Set it once, and forget it.

Key Features

Set Your Own Limit

Choose exactly how many sticky posts you want:

  • 1 (single featured post)
  • 3 (magazine style)
  • 5+ (editorial layouts)

Automatic Cleanup

When the limit is exceeded:

  • New sticky posts are prioritized
  • Older ones are automatically unmarked

No manual work needed.

Lightweight & Smart

  • Runs only when needed (on update/save)
  • Zero impact on frontend performance
  • Clean, efficient code

Works Everywhere

Compatible with:

  • Gutenberg Editor
  • Classic Editor
  • Quick Edit

Simple Settings Panel

Just go to:

Settings → Sticky Posts

Set your limit and you’re done.

Why You Need This

Sticky posts are powerful—but unmanaged, they quickly become a problem:

  • Too many featured posts = no real “featured” content
  • Homepage loses focus
  • Visitors get overwhelmed

Sticky Posts Limit fixes this by enforcing discipline automatically.

Perfect for:

  • Blogs
  • News websites
  • Magazine-style layouts
  • Content-heavy sites

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate it from the Plugins menu
  3. Go to Settings → Sticky Posts
  4. Set your desired limit
  5. Click Save Changes

Want a step-by-step guide?
See the full tutorial here → How to Limit Sticky Posts

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this affect performance?

Not at all. It only runs when sticky posts or settings are updated.

Can I keep multiple sticky posts?

Yes. You define the exact number.

Does it work with Gutenberg?

Yes—fully compatible with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, and Quick Edit.

Will it affect custom post types?

No. It only works with default WordPress posts.

Do I need to manually unstick posts?

No. The plugin handles everything automatically.

Screenshots

Sticky Posts Limit Settings
Settings page to define sticky post limit
Controlled sticky post
Example of controlled sticky post on homepage

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Set limit for sticky posts
  • Automatically removes older sticky posts
  • Added simple settings page

Final Thought

You don’t need more sticky posts.

You need better control over them.

Sticky Posts Limit gives you exactly that—simple, automatic, and reliable.

Get Started

Install the plugin, set your limit, and keep your homepage clean—forever.