Custom home query - remove sticky posts

plugin.php

<?php
// Customize the loop on your home page only
function jeherve_custom_home_query( $query ) {
	if ( ! $query->is_main_query() )
        	return;

	if ( ! $query->is_home() || ! $query->is_front_page() || is_admin() )
        	return;

	$query->set( 'ignore_sticky_posts', true );
}
add_filter( 'pre_get_posts', 'jeherve_custom_home_query' );