Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Taxonomy Ordering currently ranks #1437 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1431, first reached on Sep 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 203 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 15% versus the month before (240/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.4, shipped on Mar 22, 2023 (1,304 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1437 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1431 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1445 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1451 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 223 |
| 2026-08-31 | 390 |
| 2026-07-31 | 137 |
| 2026-06-30 | 248 |
| 2026-05-31 | 49 |
| 2026-04-30 | 337 |
| 2026-03-31 | 168 |
| 2026-02-28 | 20 |
| 2026-01-31 | 29 |
| 2025-12-31 | 35 |
| 2025-11-30 | 26 |
| 2025-10-31 | 86 |
| 2025-09-30 | 160 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Evan Herman |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.4 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2023-03-22 |
| Added to directory | 2015-12-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Quickly and easily reorder taxonomy terms with an easy to use and intuitive drag and drop interface.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Taxonomy Ordering?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Taxonomy Ordering?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Taxonomy Ordering ranks #1437 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1431.
When was Simple Taxonomy Ordering last updated?
Simple Taxonomy Ordering was last updated on March 22, 2023 (version 2.3.4). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Taxonomy Ordering?
Simple Taxonomy Ordering is developed by Evan Herman. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2015.
