Smart Category Ordering vs WP Smart Taxonomy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Smart Taxonomy has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 4 reviews) while Smart Category Ordering leads in active installations (40 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smart Category Ordering has accumulated 9.1K+ total downloads while WP Smart Taxonomy has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smart Category Ordering | WP Smart Taxonomy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 9.1K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 15 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Age | 17 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 1.5+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
N/ASmart Category Ordering
►WP Smart Taxonomy4.3/5
Total Reviews
0Smart Category Ordering
►WP Smart Taxonomy4
Active Installs
40Smart Category Ordering
◄WP Smart Taxonomy10
Total Downloads
9.1K+Smart Category Ordering
◄WP Smart Taxonomy2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmart Category Ordering
WP Smart TaxonomyN/A
Last Updated
15 years agoSmart Category Ordering
►WP Smart Taxonomy9 years ago
First Released
2009Smart Category Ordering
WP Smart Taxonomy2014
Age
17 yearsSmart Category Ordering
WP Smart Taxonomy12 years
WP Requires
1.5+Smart Category Ordering
WP Smart Taxonomy3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Smart Category Ordering
WP Smart Taxonomyfalse+
Business Model
FreeSmart Category Ordering
WP Smart TaxonomyFree
Latest Version
1.5Smart Category Ordering
WP Smart Taxonomy1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Smart Category Ordering
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Smart Taxonomy
4.3/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
25%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smart Category Ordering or WP Smart Taxonomy more popular?
Smart Category Ordering has 40 active installations while WP Smart Taxonomy has 10. Smart Category Ordering is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smart Category Ordering or WP Smart Taxonomy?
Smart Category Ordering has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WP Smart Taxonomy has a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Smart Category Ordering and WP Smart Taxonomy free?
Smart Category Ordering is free and WP Smart Taxonomy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smart Category Ordering or WP Smart Taxonomy?
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?
Smart Category Ordering was last updated 15 years ago and WP Smart Taxonomy was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.