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CMS Tree Page View

By PÃ¤r ThernstrÃ¶m

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

CMS Tree Page View Review - In-Depth Analysis

Adds a tree view of all pages and custom posts in WordPress. Easily manage and reorder your content with drag and drop functionality.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.12/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 365+ reviews)

Active Installations

50,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds a CMS-like tree overview of all your pages and custom posts to WordPress, similar to the view often found in a page-focused CMS.

Within this tree, you can edit pages, view pages, add pages, search pages, and drag and drop pages to rearrange the order. CMS Tree Page View is a good alternative to plugins such as pageMash, WordPress Page Tree, and My Page Order.

Page management in WordPress won't get any easier than this! You can view your pages and posts in a tree-view, drag and drop to rearrange your pages, and add multiple pages at once.

Comparing to Alternatives

CMS Tree Page View stands out among its peers by offering a straightforward and expandable overview of site architecture directly within the dashboard. While there are alternatives available, this plugin's simplicity and focus on core functionality make it a preferred choice for many users.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides an expandable overview of the entire site structure.
Simple and easy-to-use interface ideal for large sites.
Helps in planning site architecture and canonical hierarchy.
Long-standing plugin with consistent updates and support.
Allows quick navigation to any page, post, or product with one click.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like sorting and pagination.
Search functionality may be limited or unreliable for some users.
Does not support right-click options like 'open in new tab' in newer versions.
Missing some UI indicators such as password-protected post icons in the latest update.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overwhelmingly positive rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 365 users, the plugin enjoys strong user approval. Most users praise its simplicity and utility, especially for managing large sites, while a few minor issues have been noted.

Positive highlights

'Just what I needed and great support' — Enrico
'Hugely Useful Plugin for Large Sites' — Glamourdaze
'New Version now perfect' — mystique22
'Loved it for a long time, appreciate the latest refresh' — Clifford Paulick
'Clever little plug-in' — Lubiland

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Font Awesome icons sometimes fail to render in page names.
Lack of right-click context menu options in newer versions.
Missing visual indicators for password-protected posts.
Search function may not work well for some users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Ideal for site administrators and developers managing large WordPress sites who need a simple, clear overview of their page and post hierarchy within the dashboard.

Not ideal for

Not suitable for users requiring advanced organizational features like sorting, pagination, or enhanced search capabilities, or those needing extensive UI customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a robust and straightforward tree view of pages, posts, and custom post types, enabling easy site navigation and management without cost.

Final Verdict

CMS Tree Page View is a highly rated and reliable plugin that excels in providing a simple and effective way to visualize and manage site structure. Its ease of use and consistent updates make it a valuable tool for large sites, despite some minor feature limitations and UI quirks.

While it has known past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed, users should ensure they keep the plugin updated. Overall, it offers excellent value as a free solution, especially for those prioritizing simplicity over advanced features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free CMS Tree Page View plugin.

Tree view

Page management

Custom posts

Screenshots

FAQ

CMS Tree Page View saves the order you set as WordPress’ “menu order”. It does not change how your theme or other plugins query and display your pages — that is up to the theme. To show your pages in the same order on the front end, the query that outputs them must sort by menu_order. For example:

$query = new WP_Query( array(     'post_type'      => 'page',     'orderby'        => 'menu_order',     'order'          => 'ASC',     'posts_per_page' => -1, ) );

For wp_list_pages() or a navigation menu, use 'sort_column' => 'menu_order'. Many themes sort by title or date by default, which is why the tree order may not appear automatically.