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Hierarchy

Move your Pages/Posts/Custom Post Type admin links from the sidebar to a Content menu that nests everything where it should be

By Jon Christopher·Cpt·Free
4.7(13 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 4 years ago
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As of April 2026, Hierarchy is a WordPress cpt plugin with 100 active installations and a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews. It has been downloaded 14K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 4 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: MAS Static Content.

4.7/513 reviews
100active installs
14K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

NOTE: If you’re looking for something more user-focused, take a look at OrganizeWP which is complete rethinking of Hierarchy!

Custom Post Types (sometimes) need context, Hierarchy allows you to rework your content management workflow by essentially moving Custom Post Type admin menus into your Pages list. What this does is mimic the navigation you’ve set up on your site by placing Custom Post Type edit links amongst your Pages where they belong.

» Check out the screenshots to see Hierarchy in action

Hierarchy removes unnecessary entries from the Admin Menu and instead injects theme where appropriate amongst your Pages, grouping everything under a single ‘Content’ Admin Menu entry.

Custom Post Types NEED context

Custom Post Types are great, but the editing wor…

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Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

4.713 reviews
5 ★
12
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
1

Compatibility

WordPress3.8+ requiredTested up to 5.9.0
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.5.1

  • Fixes PHP Warning
  • Tested up to WordPress 5.2.3
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Jon ChristopherJon Christopher
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.5.1
Last Updated
Feb 10, 2022
WP Requires
3.8+
Tested Up To
5.9.0
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
14K+
Added
Jan 5, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

cpturlpageshierarchycustom post types

Developer

J
Jon Christopher
11 plugins0.1M+ total installs
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