diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 62efc4ac..c91502be 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+## 0.2.17+2
+
+- Expose ChannelsBloc.channelsComparator to sort channels on message.new event
+
 ## 0.2.17+1
 
 - Fix mention tap bug
diff --git a/lib/src/channels_bloc.dart b/lib/src/channels_bloc.dart
index 3af2300d..59dd6335 100644
--- a/lib/src/channels_bloc.dart
+++ b/lib/src/channels_bloc.dart
@@ -14,11 +14,15 @@ class ChannelsBloc extends StatefulWidget {
   /// Set this to true to prevent channels to be brought to the top of the list when a new message arrives
   final bool lockChannelsOrder;
 
+  /// Comparator used to sort the channels when a message.new event is received
+  final Comparator<Channel> channelsComparator;
+
   /// Instantiate a new ChannelsBloc
   const ChannelsBloc({
     Key key,
     this.child,
     this.lockChannelsOrder = false,
+    this.channelsComparator,
   }) : super(key: key);
 
   @override
@@ -141,6 +145,10 @@ class ChannelsBlocState extends State<ChannelsBloc>
             }
           }
         }
+
+        if (widget.channelsComparator != null) {
+          newChannels.sort(widget.channelsComparator);
+        }
         _channelsController.add(newChannels);
       }));
     }
diff --git a/pubspec.yaml b/pubspec.yaml
index a400260e..dd5273b7 100644
--- a/pubspec.yaml
+++ b/pubspec.yaml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: stream_chat_flutter
 homepage: https://github.com/GetStream/stream-chat-flutter
 description: Stream Chat official Flutter SDK. Build your own chat experience using Dart and Flutter.
-version: 0.2.17+1
+version: 0.2.17+2
 repository: https://github.com/GetStream/stream-chat-flutter
 issue_tracker: https://github.com/GetStream/stream-chat-flutter/issues