diff --git a/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt b/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt
index c081b7af3..c28d5ddf3 100644
--- a/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
  - fixed #10163: User List - alphabet search field broken
  - fixed #9039: Synopsis not output as a meta field
  - fixed #9939: checkout error with any payment method
- - fixed #10162: Inbox Failing (Eric Kennedy)
  - Survey editor now keeps survey objects in a scrollable panel to keep buttons always in view.
  - fixed #10198: Cannot drag assets to new positions on page
  - fixed #10190: Matrix 2.0 - Strange characters in "Show Ratings" box
diff --git a/lib/WebGUI/Inbox.pm b/lib/WebGUI/Inbox.pm
index 097be2312..5841efd4a 100644
--- a/lib/WebGUI/Inbox.pm
+++ b/lib/WebGUI/Inbox.pm
@@ -363,7 +363,7 @@ sub getMessagesPaginator {
         $sortBy  = qq{ibox.$sortBy};
     }
     else {
-        $sortBy  = q{messageStatus DESC, dateStamp DESC};
+        $sortBy  = q{messageStatus='pending' DESC, dateStamp DESC};
         $sortDir = q{};
     }