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Posts Order

By Piotr Po

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Posts Order Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily order posts for each taxonomy in your WordPress site. Customize the order based on various criteria like date, title, or custom fields.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 allows you to order the posts for each taxonomies.

You can order yours post by date, modification date, title, id, author, slug, postmeta or custom.

Comparing to Alternatives

Posts Order is a specialized plugin for custom ordering of posts, with several alternative plugins focusing on taxonomy and category ordering.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with over 80% 5-star reviews
Simple and precise ordering by category
Works well with published dates for post ordering
Easy to use with multiple sorting options
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

No option to restore previous order after disabling
Limited to post ordering, not taxonomy terms
Lacks a pro version with advanced features
One reported case of order disruption after use

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a strong positive reception with 94% of ratings being 4 or 5 stars, reflecting user satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Very helpful plugin!" – sleeplessinDC
"Best post ordering plugin!! Does what it is supposed to!!" – Arvind Kumar
"Easy to use and works great!" – SMukta
"Perfect Solution" – May
"Simple and precise" – hudsoncss

Common complaints

Disabling the plugin does not restore previous post order, causing issues

Weaknesses

No built-in rollback or restore feature
Limited support for complex ordering scenarios
No premium support or advanced features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward and reliable plugin to reorder posts by published date or category without complex taxonomy requirements.

Not ideal for

Users who require automatic restoration of previous order or advanced ordering features, or those managing complex taxonomies needing term ordering.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive post ordering capabilities with multiple sorting options and ease of use.

Final Verdict

Posts Order is a highly rated and secure plugin that effectively addresses the need for custom post ordering with simplicity and precision. It stands out for its ease of use and strong positive user feedback, making it a solid choice for users focused on post order customization.

However, it lacks advanced features and a restore option for previous orders, which may limit its appeal for users requiring more complex ordering solutions or safety nets. Considering its free availability and no known security issues, it remains a valuable tool for straightforward post ordering needs.