Mark Jaquith

This plugin increases the height of the category checklist meta box on the post editing screen so that all categories are shown. No more scrolling! All of your categories will be visible. If you’ve been frustrated by having to scroll to find the correct category, this plugin is for you. No options. Just install it and you’re good.

Category Checklist Expander

Increases the height of the category checklist meta box on the post editing screen so that all categories are shown.

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On the post editing screen, after saving a post, you will notice that the checked categories are displayed on top, breaking the category hierarchy. This plugin removes that “feature”.
Additionally, it automatically scrolls to the first checked category.
Works with custom taxonomies too.
Links: <a href="http://scribu.net/wordpress/category-checklist-tree" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin News</a> | <a href="http://scribu.net" rel="nofollow ugc">Author’s Site</a>

Category Checklist Tree

Simple and without configuration, it's just does what it says it does.



Works as expected

Really, I just can't understand why WordPress developers walk another way - this is, how it should be! :)
I have launched over 100 websites on WordPress - and they all have this plugin.
Thanks again!

Thanks!

Preserves the category hierarchy on the post editing screen

Category Checklist Expander vs Category Checklist Tree