Ryan Hellyer

Ronald Huereca

Scott Basgaard

<p>Reorder Posts is a simple and flexible way to reorder posts, pages, and custom post types in WordPress using drag and drop. This plugin gives you full control over post ordering by leveraging WordPress’s built-in <code>menu_order</code> functionality, while keeping the interface fast, and intuitive. For those not familiar with code, the admin settings allows for auto-sorting based on post type. For hierarchical post types, the plugin supports nested pages.</p>
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<h3>Who is Reorder Posts For?</h3>
<p>Reorder Posts is designed for developers and site builders who need precise control over how content is displayed. Whether you’re organizing landing pages, structuring custom post type archives, or manually controlling query output, this plugin provides a reliable way to define ordering without relying on publish dates or titles.</p>
<p>Once activated, the plugin adds a “Reorder” submenu to supported post types in the WordPress dashboard. For custom post types that do not have an interface, you can click a shortcut to reorder the post type from within the admin settings. From there, you can drag and drop posts, pages, and post types into the exact order you need. Changes are saved automatically, so there’s no need for a save button or extra clicks.</p>
<h3>What Post Types and Queries Does Reordering Support?</h3>
<p>This plugin works seamlessly with both standard posts, pages, and custom post types. It also supports hierarchical post types, allowing you to reorder and re-nest items like pages or nested content structures. This makes it especially useful for sites that rely on structured content, such as documentation, courses, or directories. For hidden post types (post types that expose no UI), you can reorder these post types from a shortcut within the Reorder Posts admin settings.</p>
<p>Because the plugin uses the native <code>menu_order</code> field, it integrates cleanly with WordPress queries. If your queries already support ordering by <code>menu_order</code>, your changes will appear instantly on the front-end. If not, the plugin includes advanced options in the Reorder admin settings to help override default query behavior when needed.</p>
<p>Reorder Posts does not auto-sort your post types on the front-end automatically unless explicitly enabled in the admin settings. Instead, it gives you the tools to define ordering while leaving implementation decisions in your hands. This makes it ideal for developers who want flexibility without unnecessary abstraction. The admin settings for auto-sorting are completely optional.</p>
<h3>Choosing Which Post Types to Reorder</h3>
<p>A dedicated settings panel allows you to control which post types support reordering. By default, common post types like posts and pages are enabled, while others can be toggled on as needed. If a post type is hidden, with no visibile editing interface, you can still reorder it by enabling it and clicking the Reorder shortcut next to the post type.</p>
<p>For more advanced use cases, developers can hook into filters to customize behavior programmatically. This includes defining which post types are reorderable or adjusting how ordering is applied across queries.</p>
<h3>Reordering Categories, Terms, and Posts Within Categories</h3>
<p>If you need to reorder posts within taxonomies such as categories or terms, companion add-ons are available to extend functionality even further.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/reorder-by-term/" rel="ugc">Reorder by Term</a> – Reorders posts/pages/post types by which category they are in.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/reorder-terms/" rel="ugc">Reorder Terms</a> – Reorders categories, terms, and any other public taxonomy.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Major Features</h3>
<p>Key features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Drag and drop post ordering in the WordPress admin</li>
<li>Support for posts, pages, and custom post types</li>
<li>Hierarchical post type support with support for nested pages</li>
<li>Automatic saving with no manual update required</li>
<li>Developer-friendly approach using <code>menu_order</code></li>
<li>Advanced settings for query overrides and post type auto-sorting</li>
</ul>
<p>Reorder Posts is best suited for users who understand how WordPress queries work or are comfortable working with <code>WP_Query</code>, <code>get_posts</code>, or <code>pre_get_posts</code>. If you need full control over content ordering without sacrificing performance or simplicity, this plugin provides a clean and reliable solution.</p>
<h3>Development</h3>
<p>You are welcome to help us out and <a href="https://github.com/ronalfy/reorder-posts" rel="nofollow ugc">contribute on GitHub</a>.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>This plugin was originally developed for <a href="https://metronet.no/" rel="nofollow ugc">Metronet AS in Norway</a>.</p>
<p>The plugin is now independently developed by <a href="https://geek.hellyer.kiwi/" rel="nofollow ugc">Ryan Hellyer</a>, <a href="http://www.ronaldhuereca.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Ronald Huereca</a> and <a href="http://scottbasgaard.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Scott Basgaard</a>.</p>


Reorder Posts – Quick Post Type and Page Ordering

Does exactly what it says without adding complexity or additional obstacles. Thank you!

Excellent plugin


Thank you very much for this. The use case fits perfectly for developers indeed. It doesn't pollute the front-end's default view and only works when specified within custom queries. Exactly what I needed.



Thank you once again, keep up the great work 👍


Excellent zero bluff plugin for creating custom order


This is the best post order plugin available - supports hirarchical CPTs, supports children, saves the order on ajax without the need to click a button, has no bloat, simply perfect!



Many thanks to the developers.


Quickly reorder posts, pages, and custom post types using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Reordering supports auto-sorting and nested pages.

Silkalns

<p><strong>Simple Custom Post Order</strong> is the easiest way to manually sort your WordPress content using drag-and-drop functionality. Whether you’re managing blog posts, portfolio items, WooCommerce products, team members, testimonials, or any custom post type, this plugin gives you complete control over your content order.</p>
<h4>Why Choose Simple Custom Post Order?</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Zero Configuration</strong> – Works instantly after activation</li>
<li><strong>Drag & Drop Interface</strong> – Intuitive sorting directly in your admin post lists</li>
<li><strong>Universal Compatibility</strong> – Works with any post type and taxonomy</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight & Fast</strong> – No bloat, minimal impact on site performance</li>
<li><strong>Modern & Dependency-Free</strong> – Vanilla JavaScript drag-and-drop (no jQuery UI) with touch and full keyboard support</li>
<li><strong>Reliable Saving</strong> – Robust AJAX saving that works behind reverse proxies, custom ports, and HTTPS setups</li>
<li><strong>Developer Friendly</strong> – Clean code with action hooks for customization</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<p><strong>Sort Any Content Type</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Posts</strong> – Reorder your blog posts in any sequence you prefer</li>
<li><strong>Pages</strong> – Organize pages beyond alphabetical or date order</li>
<li><strong>Custom Post Types</strong> – Perfect for portfolios, team members, testimonials, products, events, FAQs, services, and more</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce Products</strong> – Manually sort products in your shop</li>
<li><strong>Taxonomies</strong> – Reorder categories, tags, and custom taxonomies</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Intuitive Admin Interface</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Smooth drag-and-drop sorting directly in the WordPress post list table</li>
<li>Touch-friendly — press, hold, and drag to reorder on phones and tablets</li>
<li>Fully keyboard accessible — tab to a row, then use Space and the arrow keys to reorder, with screen-reader announcements</li>
<li>Clear save feedback — a “Saving… / Order saved” status appears as you sort</li>
<li>Optional drag handle — show a grip icon on hover, or keep rows draggable from anywhere</li>
<li>Changes saved automatically via AJAX – no page refresh needed</li>
<li>Works seamlessly with the default WordPress admin experience</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Smart Query Integration</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Automatically applies custom order to front-end queries</li>
<li>Respects custom <code>orderby</code> parameters when explicitly set</li>
<li>Does not interfere with search results (maintains relevance sorting)</li>
<li>Compatible with <code>get_posts()</code>, <code>WP_Query</code>, and standard loops</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reset & Restore</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>One-click reset to restore default ordering</li>
<li>Reset individual post types without affecting others</li>
<li>Useful when you need to start fresh with your content organization</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bloggers</strong> – Feature important posts at the top of your blog</li>
<li><strong>Business Websites</strong> – Showcase key services or team members first</li>
<li><strong>Portfolio Sites</strong> – Display your best work in a specific order</li>
<li><strong>Online Stores</strong> – Highlight featured or seasonal products</li>
<li><strong>Membership Sites</strong> – Organize course content or resources</li>
<li><strong>News Sites</strong> – Pin important stories or announcements</li>
<li><strong>Event Websites</strong> – Arrange events in your preferred sequence</li>
<li><strong>Documentation Sites</strong> – Structure help articles logically</li>
</ul>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<p><strong>Portfolio Management</strong><br />
Arrange your portfolio items to showcase your best work first, group similar projects together, or create a visual narrative of your creative journey.</p>
<p><strong>Team Page Organization</strong><br />
Display team members by hierarchy, department, or seniority rather than by when they were added to the system.</p>
<p><strong>Product Highlighting</strong><br />
Feature seasonal items, bestsellers, or new arrivals at the top of your WooCommerce shop without relying solely on sorting by date or price.</p>
<p><strong>Content Curation</strong><br />
Create curated reading lists by manually ordering posts in the exact sequence you want readers to discover them.</p>
<p><strong>FAQ Organization</strong><br />
Sort frequently asked questions by importance or topic, ensuring the most relevant questions appear first.</p>
<p><strong>Testimonial Display</strong><br />
Show your most compelling testimonials first to maximize their impact on potential customers.</p>
<h4>Developer Features</h4>
<p><strong>Action Hooks</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><code>scp_update_menu_order</code> – Fires after post order is updated</li>
<li><code>scp_update_menu_order_tags</code> – Fires after taxonomy term order is updated</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Filter Hooks</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><code>scpo_post_types_args</code> – Modify which post types appear in settings</li>
<li><code>scpo_use_sortablejs</code> – Force the drag engine in code (overrides the setting); return <code>true</code> for the modern SortableJS engine or <code>false</code> for the classic jQuery UI sorter</li>
<li><code>scpo_capability</code> – Change the capability required to reorder (default <code>edit_posts</code>)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Drag & Drop Engine</strong><br />
Choose between the modern, dependency-free SortableJS engine (default) and the classic jQuery UI sorter under Settings > SCPOrder. The classic engine remains fully supported as a fallback.</p>
<p><strong>Advanced View Mode</strong><br />
Enable the advanced view in settings to see all registered post types, including those normally hidden from the admin menu.</p>
<h4>Supported Post Types</h4>
<p>Simple Custom Post Order works with:</p>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Posts</li>
<li>WordPress Pages</li>
<li>WooCommerce Products</li>
<li>Easy Digital Downloads Products</li>
<li>Portfolio items (Jetpack, custom)</li>
<li>Team member post types</li>
<li>Testimonial post types</li>
<li>Event post types (The Events Calendar, etc.)</li>
<li>FAQ post types</li>
<li>Any custom post type with <code>show_ui</code> enabled</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supported Taxonomies</h4>
<ul>
<li>Categories</li>
<li>Tags</li>
<li>WooCommerce Product Categories</li>
<li>WooCommerce Product Tags</li>
<li>Custom taxonomies with <code>show_ui</code> enabled</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Install & Activate</strong> – Install the plugin from WordPress.org or upload manually</li>
<li><strong>Configure</strong> – Go to Settings > SCPOrder and select which post types and taxonomies to enable</li>
<li><strong>Reorder</strong> – Visit any enabled post type list and drag items to reorder</li>
<li><strong>Done</strong> – Your custom order is automatically applied everywhere on your site</li>
</ol>
<p>The plugin uses WordPress’s native <code>menu_order</code> field for posts and pages, and adds a <code>term_order</code> column for taxonomy terms. This approach ensures compatibility and data persistence.</p>
<h4>Performance Optimized</h4>
<ul>
<li>Targeted cache invalidation (only clears cache for modified items)</li>
<li>Efficient database queries using prepared statements</li>
<li>Scripts loaded only on relevant admin pages</li>
<li>No front-end performance impact</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security First</h4>
<ul>
<li>All database queries use prepared statements</li>
<li>AJAX requests protected with nonce verification</li>
<li>Capability checks ensure only authorized users can reorder</li>
<li>Input sanitization on all user data</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<h4>Support</h4>
<p>For support questions, please use the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-custom-post-order/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forum</a>.</p>
<h4>Bug Reports</h4>
<p>Report bugs on our <a href="https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
<h4>Contributing</h4>
<p>Contributions are welcome! Please submit pull requests to our <a href="https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
<h4>Credits</h4>
<p>This plugin is made with love by the team at Colorlib.</p>


Simple Custom Post Order

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It works as expected


like from object, I'm by smartphone (edge on Android). Nothing happens here.


Tested also this, looks good but nothing by smartphone


There are many plugins for ordering posts out there, but I like this one the most. No extra menu page, disabled by default, works with any custom post type.👍


Best of its kind


Does what you need. The only thing that could make it better would be an undo function for the occasional mouse slip. :)


Excellent


The plugin does exactly what it says it'll do, and makes it possible to sort posts manually. Works well with advanced query blocks, you just need to tell the query block to sort by menu_order.



Thanks for making this!


Does What It Promises, Easy To Use Sorting Mechanism


I really appreciate free quality plugins.


Thank you (-;


Very nice and the UI is perfectly minimal. Very user friendly.



To order a custom WP_Query I just removed order and orderby parameters.


Works beautifully

Easily reorder posts, pages, custom post types, and taxonomies with intuitive drag-and-drop sorting in the WordPress admin.

Reorder Posts – Quick Post Type and Page Ordering vs Simple Custom Post Order