Description
Post Order Manager makes it easy to change the display order of your posts and custom post types from the WordPress admin.
You can choose which post types are reorderable via the settings, and use a simple drag-and-drop interface to instantly save the new order.
Ideal for:
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Custom post types like “Projects”, “Team Members”, “Testimonials”
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Manually arranging featured content
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Developers who use
menu_orderfor template control
Features
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Reorder posts via drag-and-drop
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Updates the
menu_orderfield in real time -
Choose which post types to enable ordering for
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Clean admin UI (under Settings Post Order)
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Uses AJAX and jQuery UI for instant updates
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Works with built-in and custom post types
Installation
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Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/post-order-managerdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugin screen. -
Activate the plugin.
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Go to Settings Post Order.
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Select the post types you want to enable ordering for.
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Drag and drop to reorder posts — changes are saved instantly.
FAQ
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Does it support custom post types?
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Yes! You can reorder any public post type — just enable it in the settings.
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What does it update in the database?
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It updates the
menu_orderfield of posts, which WordPress themes and queries can use to display content in custom order. -
Will this change affect front-end display?
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Only if your theme or query uses
orderby => 'menu_order'. It gives you full control without forcing changes. -
Can I undo the order?
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Currently no reset button — but we may add it in a future update.
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Contributors & Developers
“Post Order Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed missing
assets/cssandassets/jsdirectories. - Moved plugin CSS and JS to proper location and enqueued using WordPress standards.
- Renamed short prefixes to avoid conflicts and comply with plugin guidelines.
- Improved nonce usage and sanitization for security compliance.
- Deleted incomplete 1.0.0 tag and restructured for proper tagging.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Drag-and-drop reorder interface for posts and custom post types.
- Saves
menu_ordervia AJAX. - Admin settings to enable/disable post types.