Content Module

Custom Taxonomy Order

Custom Taxonomy Order lets you manually arrange taxonomy terms using drag-and-drop instead of the default alphabetical ordering. Control exactly how categories, tags, or custom taxonomy terms appear in lists, menus, and widgets. This is essential when term order carries meaning, like skill levels from beginner to advanced, or when you want to feature certain categories above others. The manual order is respected in term queries that use menu_order, giving you full control over term presentation.

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Key Features

Drag-and-drop term reordering
Works with all taxonomies
Frontend display control

Why Use This Module?

  • Drag-and-drop term ordering
  • Override alphabetical sorting for logical display
  • Feature important categories at the top
  • Works with categories, tags, and custom taxonomies
  • Essential for hierarchical display control

Real-World Use Cases

Navigation Menu Order

Reorder product categories to match desired menu structure instead of alphabetical, putting bestselling categories first.

Filter Display Priority

Arrange attribute filters on shop page to show most important filters (price, brand, size) before less common ones.

Archive Organization

Order blog categories in sidebar to prioritize popular topics over niche categories regardless of alphabetical order.

How to Use

Navigate to any taxonomy page and use the drag-and-drop interface to reorder terms.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Improves content management and organization

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with WooCommerce product categories?

Yes, the module works with any taxonomy including WooCommerce product categories, tags, and attributes.

Is there a limit to how many terms I can order?

The module limits to 100 terms for performance in the ordering interface. Large taxonomies may need pagination.

Will widgets respect the custom order?

Widgets and functions that order by menu_order will respect your custom arrangement. Some may need orderby parameter adjustment.

What Users Are Saying

"Product categories needed specific ordering for navigation. Alphabetical made no sense for our products."

— WooCommerce Store

"Wanted most popular listing categories at the top. Custom ordering let me curate the display."

— Directory Site

"Course levels go Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Not alphabetically. This fixed that."

— Learning Site

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