Custom Product Display Order on Category and Tag Pages

Custom Product Display Order on Category and Tag Pages

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Custom Product Display Order on Category and Tag Pages lets you define a custom display order for products in each WooCommerce category and tag, independently. Easily drag and drop products in a modern, searchable admin interface. Compatible with the latest WooCommerce, including HPOS.

Features:
Category & Tag Sorting: Set a unique product order for every category and every tag, independently.
Tabbed Admin UI: Toggle between category and tag sorting with a simple tabbed interface.
Modern Table Layout: Products are shown in a sortable table with image, name, price, status, and (read-only) position.
Drag & Drop Only: No manual input fields—just drag and drop to reorder. Position updates live.
Search/Filter Bar: Quickly find products within a category or tag using the search bar.
WordPress Native Look: Uses Dashicons and native styles for a seamless admin experience.
AJAX Save & Reset: Save or reset order instantly without page reloads.
Frontend Sorting: Custom order is applied on both category and tag archive pages, with maximum priority (overrides most other plugins).
Translation Ready: Fully translatable and i18n-ready.
HPOS & WooCommerce Compatible: Declares compatibility with High-Performance Order Storage and latest WooCommerce versions.
Secure & Modular: Follows WordPress coding standards and best practices.

Usage

  1. Open the Product Sorter page:
    • Find it under Products > Product Sorter in your admin menu.
  2. Choose Category or Tag:
    • Use the tabs at the top to switch between category and tag sorting.
  3. Select a Category or Tag:
    • Click “Manage Sorting” for the desired category or tag.
  4. Reorder Products:
    • Drag and drop products in the sortable table. The position column updates automatically.
    • Use the search bar to quickly find products by name or ID.
  5. Save or Reset:
    • Click Save Order to apply your changes, or Reset Order to revert to default.
  6. Frontend:
    • Your custom order will be used on category and tag archive pages, overriding most other sorting plugins.

Details

Plugin code:
custom-product-display-order-on-category-and-tag-pages
Plugin version:
1.0
Outdated:
No
WP version:
5.5 or higher
PHP version:
7.4 or higher
Test up to WP version:
6.8.2
Total installations:
70
Last updated:
2025-08-12
Rating:
Times rated:
1
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