Simple Custom Post Order

What is Simple Custom Post Order?

Simple Custom Post Order gives you drag-and-drop control over your WordPress content sequence. Developed by colorlibplugins, this plugin has been active for 13 years. It currently has over 300,000 active installs and holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 566 user reviews. A full 91% of those ratings are five-star, indicating strong long-term user satisfaction. The plugin works with any post type that has show_ui enabled, including WooCommerce products and custom taxonomies. Version 2.7.3, updated on June 4, 2026, uses vanilla JavaScript for drag-and-drop, removing the old jQuery UI dependency. This makes it lighter and compatible with modern WordPress admin interfaces.

Key Features of Simple Custom Post Order

• Universal Post Type Sorting — Reorder blog posts, pages, WooCommerce products, portfolios, team members, testimonials, and any custom post type with show_ui enabled.
• Keyboard-Accessible Drag-and-Drop — Tab to a row, then use Space and arrow keys to reorder, with screen-reader announcements for accessibility compliance.
• Touch-Friendly Mobile Sorting — Press, hold, and drag to reorder content directly on phones and tablets without extra configuration.
• Automatic AJAX Saving — Changes save automatically via AJAX with a visible "Saving… / Order saved" status indicator, requiring no page refresh.
• Smart Front-End Query Integration — Custom order applies automatically to all front-end queries for enabled post types, including get_posts() and standard loops.
• One-Click Reset Per Post Type — Reset individual post types to default ordering from Settings > SCPOrder, without affecting other content types.
• Search Result Preservation — The plugin automatically maintains WordPress’s relevance-based sorting for search results, so search functionality stays intact.
• Zero Configuration Activation — Works instantly after activation with no setup wizards or complex options to configure.

Who Should Use Simple Custom Post Order?

This plugin suits anyone who needs manual control over content display order. Bloggers can feature important posts at the top of their blog. Business site owners can showcase key services or team members first. Portfolio sites benefit from displaying best work in a specific sequence. Online stores can highlight featured or seasonal products manually. The plugin requires no coding skills, making it accessible for beginners and site managers. With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 566 ratings, it has proven reliable for users of all skill levels.

Site types that benefit most include news sites pinning important stories, membership sites organizing course content, event websites arranging events in a preferred order, and documentation sites structuring help articles logically. The plugin handles WooCommerce product sorting and custom post types from popular plugins like Easy Digital Downloads and Jetpack. Its lightweight footprint means minimal impact on site performance, even with 300,000+ active installs. Developers also benefit from clean code with action hooks for further customization.

Installation & Setup

Installation is straightforward. From your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins > Add New and search for "Simple Custom Post Order". Click "Install Now" and then "Activate". After activation, navigate to Settings > SCPOrder to configure which post types you want to reorder. The plugin requires WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. No advanced configuration is needed for basic use.

Support & Community

Support data for the last two months shows 2 open threads with 0 resolved, resulting in a 0% resolution rate. This is a notable weakness for a plugin with 300,000+ active installs. The rating breakdown tells a more positive story: 91% of 566 ratings are five-star, while only 4% are one-star. This suggests most users find the plugin works reliably out of the box without needing support. Users who encounter issues may need to rely on community forums or the plugin’s documentation. The plugin’s 13-year history indicates a stable codebase that requires minimal intervention for the majority of installations.