Description
At a glance
Simple Taxonomy Ordering v2.3.4 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 4.9/5 rating from 28 reviews, updated March 22, 2023, requires WordPress 4.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Order all of the taxonomy terms on your site with a simple to use, intuitive drag and drop interface. The plugin works for WordPress core taxonomies — Categories and Tags — and any custom taxonomies you have created.
Activate the plugin, enable your taxonomy on the settings page, and drag and drop the taxonomies into the desired position. It couldn’t be easier.
On the front end of the site your taxonomy terms will display in the order set in the dashboard.
Requires WordPress 4.4 or later due to the use of the term meta.
Query Usage
- If you’re trying to query for taxonomy terms (e.g. using
WP_Queryor functions likeget_terms()), and you’d like them to be returned in the order specified by the plugin, you need to add the tax_position parameter in your call. For example:'meta_key' => 'tax_position'and'orderby' => 'tax_position'. Thanks to @certainlyakey on GitHub for pointing this out.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Simple Taxonomy Ordering?
Simple Taxonomy Ordering 2.3.4 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.9/5 rating from 28 user reviews.
Does Simple Taxonomy Ordering cost anything?
No. Simple Taxonomy Ordering 2.3.4 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Simple Taxonomy Ordering 2.3.4?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Simple Taxonomy Ordering?
Simple Taxonomy Ordering 2.3.4 requires WordPress 4.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Simple Taxonomy Ordering last updated?
Version 2.3.4 was last updated on March 22, 2023. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Simple Taxonomy Ordering download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.3.4
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.3.4 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | March 22, 2023 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (28 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4 or higher |
| Author | Evan Herman |
| Tags | admin, meta, order, simple, term |
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