Custom Taxonomy Order
Custom Taxonomy Order Drag and drop to reorder categories, tags, and custom taxonomy terms, then apply that order in widgets, menus, archives, and supported queries.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Drag and drop to reorder categories, tags, and custom taxonomy terms, then apply that order in widgets, menus, archives, and supported queries.
- Adds or changes columns in WordPress list tables.
- Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
- Manage categories (manage_categories).
- Manage terms (manage_terms).
- Edit posts (edit_posts).
- Manage options (manage_options).
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Drag and drop to reorder categories, tags, and custom taxonomy terms, then apply that order in widgets, menus, archives, and supported queries.
- You want this Content feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”Settings
Section titled “Settings”Options you can configure for this module include:
- Manage categories (manage_categories)
- Manage terms (manage_terms)
- Edit posts (edit_posts)
- Manage options (manage_options)
- Reorder interface
- Show order column on term list tables
- Enable list table drag-and-drop
- Capability required to reorder
How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open Content or search for “Custom Taxonomy Order”.
- Toggle Custom Taxonomy Order on.
- Open the module settings and save.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Custom Taxonomy Order is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Content.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Custom Taxonomy Order off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Custom Taxonomy Order do?
Drag and drop to reorder categories, tags, and custom taxonomy terms, then apply that order in widgets, menus, archives, and supported queries.
Is Custom Taxonomy Order free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Custom Taxonomy Order have settings?
Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How do I turn Custom Taxonomy Order off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Custom Taxonomy Order, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/custom-taxonomy-order/admin.php, modules/custom-taxonomy-order/includes/class-order-saver.php, modules/custom-taxonomy-order/includes/class-query-modifier.php, modules/custom-taxonomy-order/includes/class-taxonomy-helper.php, modules/custom-taxonomy-order/module.php.
Boot: standard · context: admin, ajax, frontend.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): get_terms_args, terms_clauses, wp_ajax_wpps_cto_save_order, wp_ajax_wpps_cto_reset_order, admin_enqueue_scripts, load-edit-tags.php, manage_edit-{$tax}_columns, manage_{$tax}_custom_column, admin_notices.