diff --git a/bookwyrm/models/site.py b/bookwyrm/models/site.py
index f31e84949..4670bd948 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/models/site.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/models/site.py
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ def new_access_code():
 
 class SiteInvite(models.Model):
     ''' gives someone access to create an account on the instance '''
+    created_date = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
     code = models.CharField(max_length=32, default=new_access_code)
     expiry = models.DateTimeField(blank=True, null=True)
     use_limit = models.IntegerField(blank=True, null=True)
diff --git a/bookwyrm/views.py b/bookwyrm/views.py
index 9a6461de3..fad71ccf3 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/views.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/views.py
@@ -399,7 +399,8 @@ def manage_invites(request):
     ''' invite management page '''
     data = {
         'title': 'Invitations',
-        'invites': models.SiteInvite.objects.filter(user=request.user),
+        'invites': models.SiteInvite.objects.filter(
+            user=request.user).order_by('-created_date'),
         'form': forms.CreateInviteForm(),
     }
     return TemplateResponse(request, 'manage_invites.html', data)