acp-sorting-default.php

<?php

/**
 * This filter allows you to set which column should be used to sort by as a default.
 */

/**
 * Usage of the hook
 *
 * @param array     $args
 * @param AC\ListScreen ListScreen
 *
 * @return array
 */
function acp_sorting_default( $args, AC\ListScreen $list_screen ) {

	// Change the default sorted column
	// $args[0] = 'column_name';

	// Change sorting to descending `true` or ascending `false`
	// $args[1] = true;

	return $args;
}

add_filter( 'acp/sorting/default', 'acp_sorting_default', 10, 2 );

/**
 * Change the default sorting of a Posts list table to another column
 *
 * @param array     $args
 * @param AC\ListScreen ListScreen
 *
 * @return array
 */
function acp_sorting_default_posts_list_table( $args, AC\ListScreen $list_screen ) {

	if ( 'post' === $list_screen->get_key() ) {

		// You can find the column `Name` (e.g. '5eec834e359d4') by hovering over the `Type` label within the column settings menu.
		$args[0] = '5eec834e359d4';

		// Change to ascending
		$args[1] = false;
	}

	return $args;
}

add_filter( 'acp/sorting/default', 'acp_sorting_default_posts_list_table', 10, 2 );