Title: Authors ‘ output sequence Last modified: December 8, 2020 --- # Authors ‘ output sequence * Resolved [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * (@litbes) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/) * Good afternoon! * I put Your wonderful plugin on my second site using the following code: `[authors_list show_bio="no" post_types="products,post,blog,book__reviews" avatar_size="200"]` What do I need to add to the code so that authors are sorted by the number of published entries (from more to less)? Now the author’s list is displayed randomly. * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fauthors-output-sequence%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 13 replies - 1 through 13 (of 13 total) * Plugin Author [WPKube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/) * (@wpkube) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13760515) * Hi [@litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * Thanks, happy to hear you like it. * `orderby="post_count" order="DESC"` * Full shortcode: * `[authors_list show_bio="no" post_types="products,post,blog,book__reviews" avatar_size ="200" orderby="post_count" order="DESC"]` * Thread Starter [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * (@litbes) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13760553) * Thank you so much for your quick response! Unfortunately, this code didn’t work: everything remains as before: [https://litbes.com/authors/](https://litbes.com/authors/) * Plugin Author [WPKube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/) * (@wpkube) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13764980) * Hi [@litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * The order is actually by post_count and descending by default, so you’re right, setting those new values is the same as without them. * A WordPress function handles that specific order. I checked the WordPress code to see what might be the issue and I think it’s because it only checks posts, not custom post types. * How many regular posts does Pavel have? If it’s 1 then we found the issue. Let me know if that’s the case so I can see if there’s something that can be done about it. * Thread Starter [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * (@litbes) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13765085) * Yes, you are right – Pavel has 5 publications: * 1 – “post” type 1 – custom “blog” type 3 – books (custom “products” type) * Can something be done about it? * Plugin Author [WPKube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/) * (@wpkube) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13769620) * Hi [@litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * I don’t see any WordPress filters/actions in that are that would allow us to hook in there and modify that behavior. * So a different approach is needed. * We’ll figure out a solution and release an update on Monday. Is that ok? * Thread Starter [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * (@litbes) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13769685) * Yes, that would be great! You are one of the few developers who solve various tasks so quickly at the request of users. **[@wpkube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/)**, thank you very much! * Plugin Author [WPKube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/) * (@wpkube) * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13775905) * You’re welcome and thank you. * Thread Starter [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * (@litbes) * [5 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13821721) * > We’ll figure out a solution and release an update on Monday. Is that ok? * [@wpkube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/), can I clarify: what kind of Monday was it? Is it this year? - This reply was modified 5 years, 7 months ago by [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/). * Plugin Author [WPKube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/) * (@wpkube) * [5 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13825611) * Things don’t always go as planned, I apologize, this is a free plugin with free support and no monetization, one of many, todo lists are large, tasks sometimes take longer to complete than anticipated, schedules shift around. * There’s really no need to be sarcastic. A simple “any updates on this?” would suffice. * It’s currently set on the tasks for today, unless the tasks planned before it take longer than expected, it will be handled today. * Thread Starter [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * (@litbes) * [5 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13825646) * I’m sorry, [@wpkube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/), I didn’t mean to offend you. * Your plugin is the best solution I’ve found on WordPress. I am ready to transfer the money as compensation for your unexpected moral damage. * I offer my deepest apologies. Merry Christmas! * Plugin Author [WPKube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/) * (@wpkube) * [5 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13827987) * Hi [@litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * The update is released. * Set the orderby parameter to “all_post_count”. Example: * `[authors_list show_bio="no" post_types="products,post,blog,book__reviews" avatar_size ="200" orderby="all_post_count"]` * When “orderby” is set to “all_post_count” it will use the post count from the post types defined in the “post_types” parameter. * Merry Christmas, happy holidays. * Thread Starter [litbes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/litbes/) * (@litbes) * [5 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13828051) * Everything works perfectly! Thank you so much for your help and Merry Christmas! You are the best! * Plugin Author [WPKube](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpkube/) * (@wpkube) * [5 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/authors-output-sequence/#post-13829630) * Happy to hear the fix worked out. * You’re welcome and thank you, Merry Christmas. 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