# Best Hierarchy Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 35 hierarchy plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Advanced Sidebar Menu, Admin Menu Tree Page View, Category Checklist Tree.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Sidebar Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-sidebar-menu/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (37) | Aug 24, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Admin Menu Tree Page View](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-tree-page-view/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (48) | Sep 12, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Category Checklist Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-checklist-tree/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (23) | Nov 28, 2017 | 46/100 |
| 4 | [Categories in Hierarchical Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/categories-in-hierarchical-order/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (14) | Dec 10, 2020 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Preserve Taxonomy Hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preserve-taxonomy-hierarchy/) | 800+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 28, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Better Section Navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-section-navigation/) | 600+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 3, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/collapsible-categories-in-the-dashboard/) | 600+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 15, 2019 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [F4 Post Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/f4-tree/) | 500+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 5, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 9 | [Taxonomy Checklist Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taxonomy-checklist-tree/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 5, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Add Hierarchy (parent) to post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-hierarchy-parent-to-post/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (6) | May 22, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [Subpage Listing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subpage-listing/) | 200+ | 3.8/5 (4) | May 16, 2012 | 29/100 |
| 12 | [Which Template Am I](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/which-template-am-i/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 18, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 13 | [Hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hierarchy/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Feb 10, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 14 | [Category Template Hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-template-hierarchy/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 24, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 15 | [WD Quick Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wd-quick-pages/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 16 | [Easy Hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-hierarchy/) | 30+ | — | May 12, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 17 | [User Hierarchy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-hierarchy/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 27, 2013 | 31/100 |
| 18 | [WP Dropdown Hierarchical Category UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dropdown-hierarchial-category-ui/) | 20+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 9, 2013 | 36/100 |
| 19 | [Interactive Organizational Chart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/interactive-organizational-chart/) | 20+ | — | Aug 25, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 20 | [WP Use parent template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-use-parent-template/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2011 | 18/100 |
| 21 | [E20 Page Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/e20-page-tree/) | 10+ | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 22 | [BP Group Hierarchy Propagate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-group-hierarchy-propagate/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 5, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 23 | [Post Hierarchy Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-hierarchy-menu/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 12, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 24 | [BP Group Categories/Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-group-categoriestypes/) | 10+ | — | Jul 22, 2010 | 31/100 |
| 25 | [Vitt Attribute Hierarchy for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vitt-attribute-hierarchy-for-woocommerce/) | 10+ | — | Jan 13, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 26 | [Show Theme File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-theme-file/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jun 29, 2012 | 29/100 |
| 27 | [Keep Category List Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keep-category-list-order/) | <10 | — | Jul 6, 2018 | 21/100 |
| 28 | [Concat Parent Page Slugs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/concat-parent-page-slugs/) | <10 | — | Oct 27, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 29 | [BranchDesk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/branchdesk/) | <10 | — | Sep 4, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 30 | [53mp – Add Menu Items Easier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/53mp-add-menu-items-easier/) | <10 | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular hierarchy plugin for WordPress?
Advanced Sidebar Menu is the most popular hierarchy plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many hierarchy plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 35 plugins tagged “hierarchy” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which hierarchy plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Category Checklist Tree has the highest rating at 5/5 from 23 reviews.

### Are these hierarchy plugins actively maintained?
3 of the top 30 hierarchy plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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