Custom Taxonomy Order

83 Quality Score

Active Installs

21/30

With 50,000 active installs it has a solid user base, though it sits well behind the leading alternative at 500,000 installs.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was last updated on January 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.4, indicating active and recent maintenance.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 score from 96 ratings reflects strong user satisfaction with the plugin's core functionality.

Support Health

8/15

Support health is a concern, with 4 threads logged and 0 resolved, suggesting users may struggle to get help when issues arise.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility is excellent, tested with WordPress 6.9.4 and requiring only PHP 7.0 and WordPress 4.1, covering virtually all modern installations.

Scores higher than 90% of indexed plugins

About

Allows for the ordering of categories and custom taxonomy terms through a simple drag-and-drop interface

Active Installs 50k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-09-28 5:23pm GMT

Requires WordPress 4.1+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 7.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Custom Taxonomy Order lets you reorder categories, tags, and any custom taxonomy terms on your WordPress site using a simple drag-and-drop interface in the admin. It works with default WordPress taxonomies and any custom ones registered by themes or other plugins. Changes apply on the front end wherever WordPress displays those terms.

Who It's For

This plugin is a good fit for site owners who want full control over the display order of categories, tags, or custom taxonomies without writing custom code. It suits content-heavy sites like online magazines, blogs with many categories, directories, real estate listings, or membership sites where term order matters for navigation and discoverability.

Who Should Skip It

If you only need to reorder a handful of categories or tags, WordPress's built-in taxonomy sorting options may be enough. Sites using a heavily customized theme or a page builder that already handles term ordering should skip this plugin to avoid potential conflicts.

The Bottom Line

Custom Taxonomy Order does one thing well and earns high marks from users, making it a dependable choice for sites that need fine-grained control over taxonomy term order. The unresolved support threads are a real weakness, so users who anticipate needing active help may want to look at alternatives with stronger support histories. Overall it represents solid value for its focused purpose.

Pick this if you want a more popular alternative with a larger install base and a longer track record across a wider variety of sites.

Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce 85/100

Choose this instead only if your ordering needs are specifically tied to exporting WooCommerce order data, not taxonomy term ordering.

Simple Page Ordering 84/100

This is a better option if you need to reorder pages and custom post types rather than taxonomy terms.

Packlink PRO for WooCommerce 80/100

Skip this entirely unless you run a WooCommerce store that needs shipping rate comparison and label generation.

WP Term Order 79/100

Consider this lighter alternative if you want a simpler, more minimal tool and do not need the polish of a higher-rated solution.