In category Order
This plugin lets you set the order of posts on a category basis with a simple Drag N Drop interface.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.1/5 from only 7 reviews
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where In category Order stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| category order | >100 |
| drag n drop order | >100 |
| post order | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.1 from 7 reviews
About In category Order
From the official readme · v0.0.2Description
This plugin lets you set the order of posts on a category basis with a simple Drag N Drop interface.
features
- Set posts order using Drag N Drop.
- Set Order Per category.
- Works With every theme out of the box.
any feedback or suggestions are welcome.
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Installation
Simple steps:
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Extract the zip file and just drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
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Then activate the Plugin from Plugins page.
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Edit the category you want to set a custom order for.
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Done.
Changelog
0.0.2 updated plugin to save data in term meta instead of options table with automatic fallback nad migration.
0.0.1 inital release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
In category Order: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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