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Anything Order by Terms

By briarinc

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Anything Order by Terms Review - In-Depth Analysis

Arrange any post types and terms using drag and drop functionality. Save the order for each term easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to arrange any post types and terms with simple drag and drop within the builtin list table on the administration screen. Save post order for each term.

It supports any post types and taxonomies, and multiple selection is available. The plugin is capabilities aware, requiring 'edit_others_posts' for posts and 'manage_terms' for taxonomies. There are no additional columns in builtin tables or extra tables in the database.

This plugin also ensures compatibility with WooCommerce and Polylang, making it a versatile choice for managing post order.

Comparing to Alternatives

Anything Order by Terms stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Saves sort order based on terms effectively
Includes a useful reset feature to start sorting over
Supports custom taxonomies for flexible ordering
Works well with WooCommerce product reordering
Easy to use with straightforward functionality

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability with no fix yet
Compatibility issues with Polylang plugin
Updates are slow or infrequent
Limited to free version with no premium features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of positive reviews (83.4% 4-5 stars) and only one negative review, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Saves sort order based on a term in a straightforward manner' - TheBoiWonder
'Awesome for ordering pages by custom taxonomy terms' - Muhammad Furqan
'Works great and easy to use' - makhmutov
'Reorders WooCommerce products everywhere needed' - Mohammed Asif suhaib
'Klasse Plugin' (Great plugin) - natuerlich

Common complaints

Breaks Polylang plugin compatibility

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability with missing authorization
Incompatibility with Polylang
Slow update frequency

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and effective way to order posts or products by taxonomy terms, especially those working with WooCommerce or custom taxonomies without Polylang.

Not ideal for

Users who rely on the Polylang plugin for multilingual sites or those concerned about unresolved security vulnerabilities should avoid this plugin until fixes are available.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for ordering by terms, including saving sort order and a reset feature.

Final Verdict

Anything Order by Terms is a unique and valuable plugin for users needing to reorder content by taxonomy terms, with strong positive feedback on its ease of use and effectiveness. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its niche utility. However, users should be cautious due to a known medium severity security vulnerability and compatibility issues with the Polylang plugin.

Overall, it is a solid choice for those without Polylang dependency who want a straightforward ordering solution, but the unresolved security concern and slow updates may deter some users. Prospective users should weigh these factors carefully before adoption.