Post Types Order
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About
Sort posts and custom post type objects using a drag-and-drop, sortable JavaScript AJAX interface, or through the default WordPress dashboard
What It Does
Post Types Order lets you rearrange posts, pages, and any custom post type entries using a drag-and-drop interface directly inside the WordPress admin, or set the order through a dashboard widget. The sort order is then applied to your site's queries, letting you control content sequence without writing code or editing theme templates. It works with any registered post type, including those created by WooCommerce, ACF, or other plugins.
Who It's For
This plugin is ideal for site owners who manage curated lists and need manual control over display order, such as real estate agencies arranging listings, portfolios ordering case studies, restaurants sorting menu specials, or course catalogs listing programs. It also fits editorial teams running news or magazine sites where featured story order matters more than chronological publishing.
Who Should Skip It
If your content is naturally time-sensitive (blog posts, event recaps, news articles) where the default date-based ordering already serves users well, you do not need this plugin. It also adds little value on sites with fewer than a handful of items per post type, where manual ordering is unnecessary overhead.
The Bottom Line
Post Types Order delivers exactly what 600,000 sites need: a no-friction way to manually reorder posts and custom post types without touching code. Its narrow focus, strong maintenance record, and high user ratings make it a safe, practical choice for content-heavy sites where display order matters. The only meaningful concern is the thin public support history, though the low volume may simply reflect how rarely the plugin breaks.
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