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WP Sort Order

By Fahad Mahmood

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.

WP Sort Order Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily reorder terms such as Users, Posts, and Custom Taxonomies using a drag-and-drop interface. This plugin utilizes jQuery UI Sortable for a seamless experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

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 order terms including Users, Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, and Custom Taxonomies through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. By using jQuery UI Sortable, it provides an intuitive way to manage the order of your content.

To get started, select sortable items from the 'WP Sort Order' menu within the Settings menu of WordPress. You can also customize the parameters of 'orderby' and 'order' using 'WP_Query', 'pre_get_posts', or 'query_posts()'. Note that 'get_posts()' is excluded from this functionality.

This plugin is free software and is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. You can modify and redistribute it as per the license terms. For more details, refer to the GNU General Public License documentation.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Sort Order is a popular plugin for ordering posts and custom post types, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports ordering of pages, posts, and custom post types.
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Includes permission settings for editors.
Responsive and quick author support.
Works well with popular page builders like Elementor.

Weaknesses

Has had security vulnerabilities in past versions.
Some users report issues with custom post types not reflecting order on front end.
No pro version with advanced features.
Limited documentation compared to some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

Most users rate WP Sort Order highly, praising its ease of use and functionality, though a small minority report issues with custom post types.

Positive highlights

"The best plugin to order pages, posts and custom post types!" — aleph2u
"Best all in one Sort Plugin with useful settings and intuitive interface." — spencerjakobgm
"Great plugin and even when there was an issue the author fixed it within hours!" — goose1984
"I find this plugin very useful for my needs." — wpfan10
"Works great with all my ACF custom post types and taxonomies and also works a charm with Elementor." — Xander Venske

Common complaints

Doesn't support custom post types properly with some plugins like JetEngine; changes do not reflect on the front end.

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities with missing authorization issues.
Limited support for some custom post types in certain setups.
No advanced features available due to lack of pro version.
Some users may find documentation insufficient.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, free plugin to reorder posts, pages, and many custom post types, especially those using popular page builders or ACF.

Not ideal for

Users relying heavily on complex custom post types created by plugins like JetEngine where front-end ordering is critical, or those requiring advanced features and enhanced security assurances.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full drag-and-drop ordering for posts, pages, and many custom post types with permission controls and compatibility with popular builders.

Final Verdict

WP Sort Order is a highly rated and user-friendly plugin that effectively handles ordering for posts, pages, and many custom post types. Its intuitive interface and responsive support make it a solid choice for users needing basic to intermediate sorting capabilities without cost.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities and some limitations with certain custom post types, especially when used alongside plugins like JetEngine. Those requiring advanced features or guaranteed compatibility with all custom post types may want to consider alternatives or additional solutions.