Description
GAP3 Coders Taxonomy Post Order is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to easily reorder posts within any taxonomy term using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The custom order automatically applies to your website’s frontend without requiring any code modifications.
Key Features
- Drag & Drop Interface – Intuitive admin interface for reordering posts
- Automatic Frontend Integration – No code changes required, works immediately
- Universal Taxonomy Support – Works with categories, tags, and custom taxonomies
- Custom Post Type Compatible – Supports all public post types
- WP_Query Integration – Automatically applies to custom queries with tax_query
- Keyboard Accessible – Full keyboard navigation support
- Mobile Responsive – Works perfectly on all devices
- Performance Optimized – Lightweight and efficient
- Security First – Follows WordPress security best practices
How It Works
- Admin Interface: Navigate to “GAP3 Coders Taxonomy Post Order” in your WordPress admin
- Select Taxonomy: Choose any taxonomy (categories, tags, or custom)
- Choose Term: Select the specific term you want to reorder
- Drag & Drop: Reorder posts using the intuitive interface
- Automatic Application: Changes apply immediately to your frontend
Supported Queries
The plugin automatically applies custom ordering to:
* Taxonomy archive pages (category.php, tag.php, taxonomy.php)
* Custom WP_Query instances with tax_query parameters
* Main query modifications via pre_get_posts
* Any query that filters by taxonomy terms
Developer Friendly
- Clean, well-documented code
- WordPress coding standards compliant
- Extensible architecture
- Proper sanitization and validation
- Translation ready
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please contact us at gap3coders@gmail.com
Credits
Developed by GAP3 Coders with ❤️ for the WordPress community.
Screenshots
Admin interface showing drag-and-drop post reordering 
Taxonomy and term selection dropdown 
Post list with drag handles and save/reset options
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/gap3coders-taxonomy-post-orderdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Navigate to “GAP3 Coders Taxonomy Post Order” in your WordPress admin menu
- Select a taxonomy and term to start reordering posts
FAQ
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Does this work with custom post types?
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Yes! The plugin works with all public post types, including custom post types created by themes or other plugins.
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Will this affect my theme?
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No code changes are required. The plugin automatically integrates with your existing theme and applies the custom order to all relevant queries.
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Does it work with page builders?
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Yes, the plugin works with any page builder or theme that uses standard WordPress queries to display posts.
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Can I reorder posts in multiple taxonomies?
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Absolutely! You can set different custom orders for each taxonomy term independently.
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Is it compatible with caching plugins?
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Yes, the plugin is compatible with all major caching plugins. You may need to clear your cache after reordering posts.
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Does it support custom taxonomies?
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Yes, the plugin works with all registered taxonomies, including custom taxonomies created by themes or plugins.
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Contributors & Developers
“GAP3 Coders Taxonomy Post Order” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Drag & drop post reordering interface
- Automatic frontend integration
- Support for all taxonomies and post types
- WP_Query integration
- Keyboard accessibility
- Mobile responsive design
- Security and performance optimizations