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Simple Taxonomy Ordering

By Evan Herman

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Simple Taxonomy Ordering Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily reorder taxonomy terms with a drag and drop interface. Works with core and custom taxonomies.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.26/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 28+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Order all of the taxonomy terms on your site with a simple to use, intuitive drag and drop interface. The plugin works for WordPress core taxonomies - Categories and Tags - and any custom taxonomies you have created.

Activate the plugin, enable your taxonomy on the settings page, and drag and drop the taxonomies into the desired position. It couldn't be easier.

On the front end of the site your taxonomy terms will display in the order set in the dashboard.

Requires WordPress 4.4 or later due to the use of the term meta. If you're trying to query for taxonomy terms, and you'd like them to be returned in the order specified by the plugin, you need to add the tax_position parameter in your call.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Taxonomy Ordering stands out in the taxonomy ordering category with a strong user base and high satisfaction, offering a lightweight and straightforward solution compared to other plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely easy to use with a simple interface
Lightweight and does not add unnecessary bloat
Explicit control over which taxonomies to activate
Reliable handling of parent and child categories
High user satisfaction with minimal complaints

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced features
Limited to taxonomy ordering without additional enhancements
May require manual activation for each taxonomy
Less feature-rich compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 28 users, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback and very few complaints.

Positive highlights

"Exactly what you would want from a plugin like this" — mindfrakker
"Works excellent for me" — mastmast
"Simple to use and easy to change categories ordering" — Artneo
"Perfect light weight plugin, saved my day" — tatof
"Quick and simple reordering without the bloat" — 247web

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in premium plugins
Requires manual taxonomy activation which may be less intuitive for some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight plugin to easily reorder taxonomies without unnecessary complexity or bloat.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced taxonomy management features or preferring a plugin with a premium version offering additional capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for taxonomy ordering with an easy-to-use interface and reliable performance.

Final Verdict

Simple Taxonomy Ordering delivers a highly effective and user-friendly solution for managing taxonomy order in WordPress. Its lightweight design and excellent user ratings make it a dependable choice for those who want straightforward functionality without extra features.

While it lacks a pro version and some advanced options, its strong performance and zero known security vulnerabilities position it as a safe and valuable plugin. Users looking for simplicity and reliability will find it well worth considering.