Intuitive Custom Post Order

What is Intuitive Custom Post Order?

Intuitive Custom Post Order is a drag-and-drop reordering tool for WordPress content. It lets you manually sequence Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, Taxonomies, and Multisite Sites directly from the admin list tables. The plugin was created by developer hijiri and has been maintained for 14 years, making it one of the oldest active solutions in its category.

The plugin currently holds 400,000+ active installs and a 4.4 out of 5 star rating from 140 reviews. 81% of those ratings are 1% are one-star. version 3.2.0 was last updated on September 16, 2025, and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.5.

Key Features of Intuitive Custom Post Order

• Drag-and-Drop Admin Reordering – Reorder posts, pages, and custom post types by simply dragging items in the admin list table. No extra setup beyond enabling the content type.
• Taxonomy Sorting Support – Extends drag-and-drop ordering to categories, tags, and custom taxonomies, giving you full control over term sequence.
• Multisite Site Ordering – On WordPress Multisite networks, you can reorder the sites listed in the Network Admin using the same interface.
• Automatic Front-End Query Override – After activation, front-end queries for enabled post types automatically use menu_order ASC unless you explicitly pass your own orderby parameter.
• Custom Query Compatibility – Works with WP_Query and get_posts() when you set orderby=menu_order and order=ASC in your arguments.
• Date Order Fallback – To restore default WordPress date ordering for a specific query, set orderby=date and order=DESC. For get_posts(), use orderby=default_date.
• Settings Panel for Content Selection – A dedicated page under Settings → Intuitive CPO lets you choose exactly which post types and taxonomies become sortable.
• 14 Years of Stability – The plugin requires WordPress 3.5.0 or higher and has been continuously updated across major WordPress releases.

Who Should Use Intuitive Custom Post Order?

This plugin suits site owners who need manual control over content sequence without writing custom code. If you run a portfolio, a team member directory, or a services page where order matters, Intuitive Custom Post Order gives you direct drag-and-drop control. The 400,000+ install count suggests it fits both small blogs and larger agency-managed sites.

The tool is beginner-friendly. You do not need to edit theme files or understand PHP. After activation, you enable post types in the settings panel and start dragging. For developers, the plugin provides clear query parameters like menu_order and default_date to override ordering in custom loops.

Installation & Setup

Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/, activate it from the WordPress admin, then go to Settings → Intuitive CPO. Check the boxes for each post type or taxonomy you want to reorder. That is the only configuration step. The interface is straightforward and requires no technical knowledge beyond basic WordPress navigation.

Support & Community

The plugin’s support forum shows 0 open threads and 0 resolved threads over the last 2 months, indicating a 0% resolution rate during that period. This data suggests minimal developer engagement with the support queue in recent months. The 13% one-star rating (roughly 18 reviews) likely reflects user frustration with unresolved issues or compatibility problems.

Despite this, the plugin maintains a 4.4 average from 140 ratings, with 81% of users leaving five stars. The high install count of 400,000+ and 14-year lifespan indicate that the core functionality works reliably for the majority of users. The source code is available on GitHub for developers who need to troubleshoot or extend the plugin themselves.