Simple Page Ordering
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About
Order your pages and other custom post types that support "page-attributes" with drag and drop right from the standard page list.
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What It Does
Simple Page Ordering adds drag-and-drop reordering to the standard WordPress page list and any custom post type that supports page-attributes. It writes directly to each item's menu_order field, so the new sequence shows up anywhere WordPress sorts by that field, including menus and queries. There is no settings page to configure; the feature simply appears in the admin once the plugin is activated.
Who It's For
This is a fit for site owners who manage hierarchies of pages, courses, service listings, portfolio projects, or documentation tutorials and want a faster way to organize them than editing menu_order numbers one at a time. It is particularly useful for non-technical editors who would never touch a custom field but can use a drag handle. Agencies running dozens of client sites will appreciate that it works across any registered post type without configuration.
Who Should Skip It
Anyone who only manages a handful of pages with a fixed order, or who already uses a page builder that includes its own ordering controls, will not gain much from installing another plugin. Sites that need conditional or role-based ordering rules, or automatic sequencing by date or taxonomy, should look at a more feature-rich alternative.
The Bottom Line
Simple Page Ordering earns a solid 83.99 out of 100 and does one thing well: letting you drag pages into the order you want without touching a custom field. The 94 percent user rating and recent maintenance update are strong positives, though the silent support forum is a real caveat for anyone who might run into edge cases. For most content-heavy sites, this plugin is a sensible, low-risk install.
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