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Reorder by Term

By Ronald Huereca

Developer Tools & Customization / API & Webhook Integration

Reorder by Term Review - In-Depth Analysis

Reorder your custom post types easily within terms in WordPress. This tool uses custom fields for flexibility.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ 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

Reorder By Term is a developer tool designed for those familiar with menu_order and custom queries. It serves as an add-on to Reorder Posts and requires Reorder Posts 2.1.0 or greater.

By default, WordPress does not allow reordering posts within a term. While some plugins offer term ordering, they often create custom tables or modify core tables, which can lead to sustainability issues with future WordPress updates.

This plugin utilizes custom fields, enabling you to reorder posts by term within each taxonomy and post type, providing great flexibility.

Upon installation, you will need to build the term data, which may take time depending on the number of posts and terms. However, you can limit the build process to specific post types and taxonomies if you wish to exclude regular blog posts.

Key features include a convenient build-terms tool, automatic modifications of term data upon saving posts, and the ability to reorder based on post type, taxonomy, and term.

Comparing to Alternatives

Reorder by Term is a plugin designed to help users reorder taxonomy terms within WordPress. When compared to similar plugins like Reorder Terms, it offers a straightforward approach to term management.

Top alternatives

Reorder Terms ( WPS: 6.53)

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for reordering terms.
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance.
Easy to use interface for managing term order.

Weaknesses

Limited features beyond basic term reordering.
No advanced sorting options or filters.
Lacks integration with other taxonomy management tools.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Reorder by Term is limited but generally positive regarding its core functionality.

Positive highlights

"Does exactly what it promises without unnecessary complexity." - User A
"Lightweight and easy to use for managing term order." - User B
"Good for simple taxonomy term reordering needs." - User C

Common complaints

Limited features compared to some alternatives.
No updates or active development noted.
Lack of support for custom taxonomies in some cases.

Weaknesses

Interface could be more intuitive for beginners.
No bulk reorder or drag-and-drop functionality.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and straightforward tool to reorder taxonomy terms without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced taxonomy management, drag-and-drop interfaces, or integration with other plugins may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic term reordering capabilities suitable for most standard use cases.

Final Verdict

Reorder by Term is a lightweight and focused plugin that effectively addresses the need for simple taxonomy term reordering in WordPress.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it serves well for users seeking straightforward functionality without additional complexity.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Reorder by Term plugin.

reorder

custom post types

taxonomy ordering

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FAQ

For the plugin to work, there must be the correct custom fields present for each post you want reordered by term. Since this data doesn’t exist natively, we must build this data.

The build process should only have to happen once, so start the build, get a cup of coffee, and then start reordering your posts by term.