Simple Custom Post Order

Simple Custom Post Order 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.

Why Choose Simple Custom Post Order?

• Zero Configuration – Works instantly after activation
• Drag & Drop Interface – Intuitive sorting directly in your admin post lists
• Universal Compatibility – Works with any post type and taxonomy
• Lightweight & Fast – No bloat, minimal impact on site performance
• Modern & Dependency-Free – Vanilla JavaScript drag-and-drop (no jQuery UI) with touch and full keyboard support
• Reliable Saving – Robust AJAX saving that works behind reverse proxies, custom ports, and HTTPS setups
• Developer Friendly – Clean code with action hooks for customization

Key Features

Sort Any Content Type

• Posts – Reorder your blog posts in any sequence you prefer
• Pages – Organize pages beyond alphabetical or date order
• Custom Post Types – Perfect for portfolios, team members, testimonials, products, events, FAQs, services, and more
• WooCommerce Products – Manually sort products in your shop
• Taxonomies – Reorder categories, tags, and custom taxonomies

Intuitive Admin Interface

• Smooth drag-and-drop sorting directly in the WordPress post list table
• Touch-friendly — press, hold, and drag to reorder on phones and tablets
• Fully keyboard accessible — tab to a row, then use Space and the arrow keys to reorder, with screen-reader announcements
• Clear save feedback — a “Saving… / Order saved” status appears as you sort
• Optional drag handle — show a grip icon on hover, or keep rows draggable from anywhere
• Changes saved automatically via AJAX – no page refresh needed
• Works seamlessly with the default WordPress admin experience

Smart Query Integration

• Automatically applies custom order to front-end queries
• Respects custom orderby parameters when explicitly set
• Does not interfere with search results (maintains relevance sorting)
• Compatible with get_posts(), WP_Query, and standard loops

Reset & Restore

• One-click reset to restore default ordering
• Reset individual post types without affecting others
• Useful when you need to start fresh with your content organization

Perfect For

• Bloggers – Feature important posts at the top of your blog
• Business Websites – Showcase key services or team members first
• Portfolio Sites – Display your best work in a specific order
• Online Stores – Highlight featured or seasonal products
• Membership Sites – Organize course content or resources
• News Sites – Pin important stories or announcements
• Event Websites – Arrange events in your preferred sequence
• Documentation Sites – Structure help articles logically

Use Cases

Portfolio Management
Arrange your portfolio items to showcase your best work first, group similar projects together, or create a visual narrative of your creative journey.

Read the full description on the official page →