Description
At a glance
Looking for Simple Page Ordering v2.8.1? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 100K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 131 reviews · updated September 24, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.9+ & PHP 7.4+.
Order your pages, hierarchical custom post types, or custom post types with “page-attributes” with drag and drop right from the built in page list.
Drag and drop the page into the desired position. No new admin menus pages, no clunky, bolted on user interfaces. Drag and drop on the page or post-type screen.
The plug-in is “capabilities aware” – only users with the ability to edit others’ pages (editors and administrators) will be able to reorder content.
Integrated help is included: click the “help” tab at the top right of the screen.
Contributing
We’d love to have you join in on development over on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
What is Simple Page Ordering?
Simple Page Ordering is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.8.1. It is active on over 100K websites.
Is Simple Page Ordering free to download?
Yes — Simple Page Ordering 2.8.1 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.7 out of 5 based on 131 reviews.
How do I install Simple Page Ordering 2.8.1?
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 Page Ordering?
Simple Page Ordering 2.8.1 requires WordPress 6.9 or higher and PHP 7.4 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 Page Ordering last updated?
Version 2.8.1 was last updated on September 24, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Simple Page 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: 2.8.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.8.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 24, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (131 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | 10up |
| Tags | menu-order, order, ordering, page, re-order |
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