WP Category Sort
The WP Category Sort plugin allows you to easily reorder your categories the way you want via drag and drop.
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WP Category Sort shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Category Sort stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| categories sort | >100 |
| category order | >100 |
| order category | >100 |
| taxonomy order | >100 |
| terms order | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP Category Sort
From the official readme · v2.0.3Description
The WP Category Sort plugin allows you to easily reorder your categories the way you want via drag and drop.
Installation
- Upload the wp-category-sort.zip file Via WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New,
- Alternately, upload wp-category-sort folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP,
- Activate the wp-category-sort plugin from Admin > Plugins.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require me to overwrite WordPress core files?
No, there is nothing more you have to do except uploading and activating the plugin.
Does this plugin allow me to reorder subcategories as well?
Yes it does.
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Best WP Category Sort alternatives
All categories sort plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Category Order and Taxonomy Terms Order
Drag-and-drop ordering for Categories & any taxonomy (hierarchically) using a Drag and Drop…
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500K+ |
FAQ
WP Category Sort: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is WP Category Sort free?
Yes. WP Category Sort is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Category Sort safe to use in 2026?
WP Category Sort shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Category Sort?
WP Category Sort is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,899 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Category Sort work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Category Sort is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Category Sort last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on December 3, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP Category Sort?
WP Category Sort is developed and maintained by Lovinnagi.
What are the best alternatives to WP Category Sort?
The most popular alternatives to WP Category Sort are Category Order and Taxonomy… (500K+ installs).
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