# Keep Category List Order

> Keep Category List Order has <10 active installs and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Keep Category List Order shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Keep the category hierarchy order on the post editing screen**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,585
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+42% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jonathan FALEME (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/scion-lucifer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/keep-category-list-order/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,655 |
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 351 |
| [hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hierarchy/) | #28 | 35 |
| [order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/order/) | >100 | 191 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| hierarchy | >100 | 1,018 |
| order | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keep Category List Order free?
Yes. Keep Category List Order is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Keep Category List Order safe to use in 2026?
Keep Category List Order shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Keep Category List Order?
Keep Category List Order is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,585 times since it launched in July 2017. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Keep Category List Order work with WordPress 7.1?
Keep Category List Order is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Keep Category List Order need?
Keep Category List Order requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Keep Category List Order last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.3, was released on July 6, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Keep Category List Order?
Keep Category List Order is developed and maintained by Jonathan FALEME.

### What are the best alternatives to Keep Category List Order?
The most popular alternatives to Keep Category List Order are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keep-category-list-order/ · Generated 2026-10-02 11:43 UTC by PageForge