The Episode Sorting here is based on the release date of thr episode:
But on the Start page it is based on file downloaded timestamp.
I would suggest that the ordering / sorting should always be based on the release date of the episode.
Or please make it configure able (I checked the configuration, but was not able to fond it)
In any case, please keep up the amazing work. It is totally apreciated.
Steps to Reproduce the Issue
Add a new Podcast
Download several Episodes
Add an other Podcast
Download several Episodes
Compare the sorting
What was Expected?
The sorting is always the same based on release date of the episode, not download / file creation date.
Phone Model
Fairphone 5
Phone OS
Android 15
Audiobookshelf App Version
Android App - 0.11.0
Installation Source
Google Play Store
Additional Notes
No response
Originally created by @Zeromax on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026).
### I have verified that the [bug is not already awaiting release](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20label%3A%22awaiting%20release%22)
Yes
### What was the Problem?
The Episode Sorting here is based on the release date of thr episode:

But on the Start page it is based on file downloaded timestamp.
<img width="1224" height="2700" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6098068b-85f6-4728-a94a-7dd06313024b" />
I would suggest that the ordering / sorting should always be based on the release date of the episode.
Or please make it configure able (I checked the configuration, but was not able to fond it)
In any case, please keep up the amazing work. It is totally apreciated.
### Steps to Reproduce the Issue
Add a new Podcast
Download several Episodes
Add an other Podcast
Download several Episodes
Compare the sorting
### What was Expected?
The sorting is always the same based on release date of the episode, not download / file creation date.
### Phone Model
Fairphone 5
### Phone OS
Android 15
### Audiobookshelf App Version
Android App - 0.11.0
### Installation Source
Google Play Store
### Additional Notes
_No response_
adam
added the bug label 2026-04-24 23:57:29 +02:00
The home page sorting is probably sorting the same way the books "Newest" shelf is sorted, which is when it was added to the database.
@nichwall commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026):
The home page sorting is probably sorting the same way the books "Newest" shelf is sorted, which is when it was added to the database.
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Originally created by @Zeromax on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026).
I have verified that the bug is not already awaiting release
Yes
What was the Problem?
The Episode Sorting here is based on the release date of thr episode:

But on the Start page it is based on file downloaded timestamp.

I would suggest that the ordering / sorting should always be based on the release date of the episode.
Or please make it configure able (I checked the configuration, but was not able to fond it)
In any case, please keep up the amazing work. It is totally apreciated.
Steps to Reproduce the Issue
Add a new Podcast
Download several Episodes
Add an other Podcast
Download several Episodes
Compare the sorting
What was Expected?
The sorting is always the same based on release date of the episode, not download / file creation date.
Phone Model
Fairphone 5
Phone OS
Android 15
Audiobookshelf App Version
Android App - 0.11.0
Installation Source
Google Play Store
Additional Notes
No response
@nichwall commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026):
The home page sorting is probably sorting the same way the books "Newest" shelf is sorted, which is when it was added to the database.