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About Simple Custom Post Order
This plugin allows you to easily sort your posts or custom post types using a drag and drop interface. You can do this directly from the WordPress administration panel without needing to configure anything. The plugin is supported and maintained by Colorlib.Screenshots



Frequently asked questions
What does this plugin do?
This plugin allows you to order posts (or any custom post types) using a Drag and Drop Sortable JavaScript. You can do this directly on the default WordPress administration.
Do I need to configure the plugin?
No, configuration is unnecessary. You can start sorting your posts right away.
Can I use this plugin with custom query?
No, this plugin does not support custom queries that use the order or orderby parameters, such as get_posts or query_posts.
Who supports and maintains this plugin?
This plugin is now supported and maintained by Colorlib.
Changelog
Version 2.5.11 – 23.06.2025
- Deactivated custom sort order on search results pages.
Version 2.5.10 – 04.12.2024
- Fix Notice: _load_textdomain_just_in_time.
Version 2.5.9 – 29.11.2024
- Allow editors to change posts order.
Version 2.5.8 – 10.10.2024
- Security update
Version 2.5.7 – 20.09.2023
- Security update fixing multiple issues
- Code cleanup for better performance
Version 2.5.6 – 27.05.2021
Changed : Revert to 2.5.4
Version 2.5.5 – 11.05.2021
Changed : Code Cleaning
Changed : Allow custom orderby in Block Preview ( https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues/98 )
Version 2.5.4 – 05.03.2021
Changed: Improved Performance ( https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues/105 )
Version 2.5.3
- Modified deprecated jQuery functions.
Version 2.5.2
- Modified deprecated JQuery function to improve compatibility with WordPress 5.5
- Fixed an issue where posts would be in reverse order after resetting the order
Version 2.5.1
- Improve fix for post list table width when sorting is enabled ( thanks to gedeminas )
- Fix for admin ajax overriding queries ( thanks to igritsay )
Version 2.5.0
- Fixed post list table width when sorting is enabled
- Review dismiss fix
Version 2.4.9
- Fixed “Post order not saving”
Version 2.4.8
- Add ability to reset order to post types
Version 2.4.7
- Fix undefined index when ordering terms
- Added filter for post types args shown in settings page
- Added extra option for advanced view of post types
Version 2.4.6
- Removed dashboard news widget
Version 2.4.5
- Added 2 action hooks that trigger at
update_menu_order_tagsandupdate_menu_order( https://github - Fix issue with sorting (https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues/49)
- Fix edit page layout when no item found
Version 2.4.4
- Fix for slow javscript in admin( https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues/46 )
- Fix database error( https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues/36 )
Version 2.4.3
- Minor UI update added toggles
Version 2.4.2
- Fixed potential bug with other plugins
- Fixed table breaking on re-ordering when Yoast SEO installed
Version 2.4.1
- Fixed translations
Version 2.4.0
- Optimized our db queries ( https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-optimization/ )
Version 2.3.9
- Added button to dismiss the admin notice
Version 2.3.8
- Fixed white screen ( https://wordpress.org/support/topic/white-screen-after-upgrade-to-2-3-6/ )
Version 2.3.7
- Fixed white screen ( https://wordpress.org/support/topic/white-screen-after-upgrade-to-2-3-6/ )
Version 2.3.6
- Fixed https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues/3
Version 2.3.5
- Fixed https://github.com/ColorlibHQ/simple-custom-post-order/issues/12
Version 2.3.4
- Removed deprecated function “screen_icon”
Version 2.3.2 (17-03-2017)
- Minor documentation and readme tweaks
Version 2.3 (24-03-2014)
- Fixed major bug on taxonomy and post order
Version 2.2 (02-07-2014)
- Fixed bug: Custom Query which uses ‘order’ or ‘orderby’ parameters is preferred
- It does not depend on the designation manner of arguments( Parameters ). ( $args = ‘orderby=&order=’ or $args = array( ‘orderby’ => ”, ‘order’ => ” ) )
- Previous Versions Issues were Improved.
- Removed Taxonomy Sort( Will add in next Version ? )
Version 2.1 (31-12-2013)
- Prevent Breaking autocomplete
Version 2.0 (22-11-2013)
- Fixed Undefined Notice Error in wp version 3.7.1
- Taxonomy Activate Checkbox removed.
Version 1.5 (25-07-2013)
- Fix : fix errors
- Added Taxonomy Sort
- Added Taxonomy Sort option In setting Page
Version 1.0 (20-07-2013)
- Initial release.