Categories in Hierarchical Order vs Posts by Taxonomy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Categories in Hierarchical Order
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Categories in Hierarchical Order has a higher user rating (5/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Categories in Hierarchical Order has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while Posts by Taxonomy has 906.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Categories in Hierarchical Order | Posts by Taxonomy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 906 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2025 | |
| Age | 12 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 6.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
Categories in Hierarchical Order Reviews
Ótimo Plugin, Parabéns!
Faz 1 ano que esse plugin não recebeu uma atualização, e o plugin pode ficar vulnerável. Não abandone este plugin , pois ele é ótimo e ajuda em muito. obrogado por ele!
Should be standard in WordPress. Easy and works great!
Excactly waht I needed! Unfortuanally WordPress still order categeries alphabatical. This plugin orders them hierarchical. Easy in use!
Perfect
Does the trick perfectly, thanks! 🙂
Posts by Taxonomy Reviews
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