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Preserve Taxonomy Hierarchy

By Amin Nazemi

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Preserve Taxonomy Hierarchy Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin preserves the taxonomy hierarchy in posts and navigation menus. It disables pagination in menu lists, making it easier to manage categories.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

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 disables pagination in navigation menu lists and preserves taxonomy hierarchy. It is particularly useful when using WooCommerce and having more than 50 category items. The plugin helps maintain the WooCommerce category hierarchy.

Features include disabling pagination in the navigation menu add item lists, preserving hierarchy in category navigation menu add item lists and posts category selector, automatically scrolling to the first checked item in the post category selector, and preserving WooCommerce category hierarchy.

Comparing to Alternatives

Preserve Taxonomy Hierarchy addresses a specific issue with taxonomy display that some other plugins also target, offering users several options to manage taxonomy order and hierarchy.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively preserves taxonomy hierarchy in menus with many categories.
Simple and focused functionality without unnecessary features.
Highly rated with consistent positive user feedback.
No recorded security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.

Weaknesses

Limited to preserving hierarchy without additional taxonomy ordering features.
No pro version available, so advanced features are not offered.
Smaller user base with fewer total ratings compared to some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all users and no negative reviews, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Saved me a lot of time!' - alexio101
'Finally, a solution when you have more than 50 categories!' - Sara
'Salvou minha vida!!!' (Saved my life) - pablotischer

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced ordering features found in some alternatives.
No premium support or extended functionality due to absence of a pro version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward solution to preserve taxonomy hierarchy in WordPress menus, especially those managing large numbers of categories and subcategories.

Not ideal for

Users seeking comprehensive taxonomy ordering features or premium support might find this plugin limited, as it focuses solely on hierarchy preservation without additional enhancements.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully addresses the core issue of preserving taxonomy hierarchy without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Preserve Taxonomy Hierarchy is a niche but highly effective plugin that solves a specific problem with taxonomy display in WordPress menus. Its flawless user ratings and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users facing this challenge.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its focused functionality and excellent user feedback position it as a valuable tool for those needing reliable taxonomy hierarchy preservation without extra complexity.