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Term Management Tools

By scribu

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Term Management Tools Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily manage and reorganize terms in your WordPress site. Merge terms, move them between taxonomies, and set parent terms in bulk.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 76+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

This plugin is designed for those who need to reorganize their tags and categories efficiently. It adds three new options to the Bulk Actions dropdown on term management pages.

The available options include merging terms, setting parent terms for hierarchical taxonomies, and changing taxonomies for terms. It works seamlessly with tags, categories, and custom taxonomies.

To use the plugin, navigate to the taxonomy page containing the terms you wish to modify, select the terms, and choose the desired action from the Bulk Actions dropdown.

WPML-translated terms are partially supported, specifically for the Change Taxonomy task. This ensures that translation relationships are preserved when terms are moved.

Limited support is available through the plugin's forum, and users can submit fixes on GitHub. The initial version of this plugin was created by scribu, with contributions from the community.

Comparing to Alternatives

Term Management Tools stands out in its category with a focused feature set for managing taxonomy terms, while several alternatives offer related but distinct functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 4.9 average from 76 users
Simple and effective for organizing and moving taxonomy terms
No known security vulnerabilities
Saves significant time compared to manual SQL scripting
Works well even with older projects

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced features
Limited to taxonomy term management without broader taxonomy manipulation
Interface and options may be basic compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with 94.7% giving 5 stars and very few complaints, reflecting strong satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Super plugin! Works great.' — nielsmyname
'Excellent Plugin! It saved me!' — potel
'Essential for when you need to move terms around' — Sunny
'Excellent work! It saved me hours from having to write a bunch of SQL scripts!' — Cory Lamle
'Saves you a lot of time if you wish to merge many categories into one.' — swdgr

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some paid alternatives
No dedicated support or updates promised via a pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward, reliable tool to manage and reorganize taxonomy terms without complex features or costs.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced taxonomy management features or dedicated premium support might find this plugin limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive term management capabilities sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Term Management Tools is a highly effective and well-regarded plugin for managing taxonomy terms, praised for its simplicity and reliability. Its strong user ratings and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for WordPress users.

While it lacks a pro version and some advanced features, it provides excellent value as a free tool, especially for users who need straightforward taxonomy term management without additional complexity. Alternatives exist for more specialized needs.