Why Does WordPress Post Say Sticky?

WordPress posts can be sticky in a number of ways. Perhaps the most common reason is that the post has been tagged with a sticky keyword.

If a post is tagged with a keyword, it will be shown in search results as well as on the home page. If a post is sticky, it will stay on the front page for a set amount of time, typically 24 hours.

Another reason a post can be sticky is if it’s been commented on a lot. If a post has been commented on a lot, it will stay on the front page for a set amount of time, typically 24 hours.

In some cases, posts can be sticky for other reasons, such as if they’ve been shared a lot on social media.