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Custom Taxonomy Order vs WP Sort Order (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Custom Taxonomy Order

Custom Taxonomy Order

4.8(95)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Custom Taxonomy Order
VS
WP Sort Order

WP Sort Order

4.5(17)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP Sort Order

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Taxonomy Order has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 95 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Taxonomy Order has accumulated 719K+ total downloads while WP Sort Order has 89K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Custom Taxonomy Order
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WP Sort Order4.5/5
Total Reviews
95Custom Taxonomy Order
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WP Sort Order17
Active Installs
50K+Custom Taxonomy Order
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WP Sort Order6.0K+
Total Downloads
719K+Custom Taxonomy Order
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WP Sort Order89K+
Support Resolution
0%Custom Taxonomy Order
WP Sort OrderN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoCustom Taxonomy Order
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WP Sort Order1 year ago
First Released
2013Custom Taxonomy Order
WP Sort Order2016
Age
13 yearsCustom Taxonomy Order
WP Sort Order10 years
WP Requires
4.1+Custom Taxonomy Order
WP Sort Order3.5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Custom Taxonomy Order
WP Sort Order7.0+
Business Model
FreeCustom Taxonomy Order
WP Sort OrderFree
Latest Version
4.0.2Custom Taxonomy Order
WP Sort Order1.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Custom Taxonomy Order

4.8/5(95 reviews)
5
92%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
2%

WP Sort Order

4.5/5(17 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
12%

Recent Reviews

Custom Taxonomy Order Reviews

by mondia

Beautiful!

Just a great solution!

by ldwd

Very useful plugin!

This functionality should be in WP core! But since it’s not there, I am very happy with this plugin 🙂 Love the easy drag and drop interface and the compatibility with custom taxonomies. Awesome! U

by davedf

Works perfectly

The only plugin that also handles the child terms correctly – leaves nothing to be desired. Many thanks for your work!

WP Sort Order Reviews

by Xander Venske

By Far The Best Sorting Plugin!

WP Sort Order is hands-down the best sorting plugin for WordPress. Works great with all my ACF custom post types and taxonomies and also works a charm with Elementor on the front-end, no effort requir

by john_6x6

Doesn’t support custom post types as it says

I used JetEngine to make custom post types. The drag and drop works, but it does not change on the front end. Only worked for default wordpress post type. This topic was modified 1 year, 1

by wpfan10

I love this plugin

I find this plugin very useful for my needs , Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Taxonomy Order or WP Sort Order more popular?
Custom Taxonomy Order has 50K+ active installations while WP Sort Order has 6.0K+. Custom Taxonomy Order is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Taxonomy Order or WP Sort Order?
Custom Taxonomy Order has a 4.8/5 rating from 95 reviews, while WP Sort Order has a 4.5/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Custom Taxonomy Order and WP Sort Order free?
Custom Taxonomy Order is free and WP Sort Order is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Taxonomy Order or WP Sort Order?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Custom Taxonomy Order was last updated 2 months ago and WP Sort Order was last updated 1 year ago.

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