# In category Order

> In category Order has 100+ active installs, a 3.1/5 rating from 7 reviews and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** In category Order shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.1/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**This plugin lets you set the order of posts on a category basis with a simple Drag N Drop interface.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,552
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+9.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.1/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 13, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Bainternet (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bainternet/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/in-category-order/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-order/) | #7 | 10 |
| [drag n drop order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drag-n-drop-order/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-order/) | #14 | 31 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category order | >100 | 5,334 |
| drag n drop order | >100 | 182 |
| post order | >100 | 8,380 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Category Order and Taxonomy Terms Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taxonomy-terms-order/) | 500K+ | 4.5/5 (162) | Aug 17, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Taxonomy Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-taxonomy-order-ne/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (96) | Sep 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Terms Order WP – Categories And Taxonomies Order Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/terms-order-wp/) | 800+ | 5/5 (1) | May 22, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 4 | [WP Category Sort](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-category-sort/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 3, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [WP Category Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-category-order/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 4, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [GR Order Category Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gr-order-category-post/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 17, 2023 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Terms Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/terms-order/) | 100+ | — | Oct 10, 2021 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Reshuffle – Change Post Order, Product Order, Taxonomy Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reshuffle/) | 70+ | — | Mar 25, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Watrix Drag Drop Reorder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/watrix-drag-drop-reorder/) | <10 | — | Sep 12, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is In category Order free?
Yes. In category Order is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is In category Order safe to use in 2026?
In category Order shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.1/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use In category Order?
In category Order is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,552 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does In category Order work with WordPress 7.1?
In category Order is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was In category Order last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.2, was released on December 13, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes In category Order?
In category Order is developed and maintained by Bainternet.

### What are the best alternatives to In category Order?
The most popular alternatives to In category Order are Category Order and Taxonomy… (500K+ installs), Custom Taxonomy Order (50K+ installs) and Terms Order WP (800+ installs).


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