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Simple Taxonomy Ordering

By Evan Herman

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

Simple Taxonomy Ordering Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily reorder taxonomy terms with a drag and drop interface. Works with core and custom taxonomies.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 28+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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

Order all of the taxonomy terms on your site with a simple to use, intuitive drag and drop interface. The plugin works for WordPress core taxonomies - Categories and Tags - and any custom taxonomies you have created.

Activate the plugin, enable your taxonomy on the settings page, and drag and drop the taxonomies into the desired position. It couldn't be easier.

On the front end of the site your taxonomy terms will display in the order set in the dashboard.

Requires WordPress 4.4 or later due to the use of the term meta. If you're trying to query for taxonomy terms, and you'd like them to be returned in the order specified by the plugin, you need to add the tax_position parameter in your call.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Taxonomy Ordering is a straightforward plugin designed to reorder taxonomy terms with ease. Compared to other plugins in this category, it focuses on simplicity and lightweight performance.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and easy to use interface
Explicit activation for selected taxonomies
Supports parent and child category reordering
Minimal bloat ensuring fast performance

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No premium version with extended capabilities
Limited customization options for ordering behavior

User Sentiment Analysis

Users generally praise Simple Taxonomy Ordering for its simplicity and effectiveness in managing taxonomy order.

Positive highlights

"Exactly what you would want from a plugin like this" - mindfrakker
"Works excellent for me" - mastmast
"Simple to use and easy to change categories ordering" - Artneo
"Saved my day 🙂 easy to use and light weight" - tatof
"Works even with Parent categories (takes all the children with it)" - 247web

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Requires manual activation for each taxonomy which may be less intuitive
Limited feature set compared to some competitors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, no-frills plugin to easily reorder taxonomy terms without unnecessary complexity.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced taxonomy management features or premium support options may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for reordering taxonomies with a simple and efficient interface, suitable for most users' needs.

Final Verdict

Simple Taxonomy Ordering excels as a lightweight and user-friendly solution for taxonomy term ordering, meeting the essential needs without added complexity.

While it lacks advanced features and a premium version, its straightforward approach and positive user feedback make it a reliable choice for users prioritizing simplicity and performance.