WP Term Order

FAQ

Does this create new database tables?

No. There are no new database tables with this plugin.

Does this modify existing database tables?

Yes. The wp_term_taxonomy table is altered, and an order column is added.

Can I use values such as 2.567 to describe a term’s place in a hierarchy?

No. Order values are whole numbers. A term’s parent is stored separately by WordPress, so use the Parent field to set its hierarchy and the Order field to position it among terms at that level.

Can I preserve a query’s requested term ordering?

Yes. Pass wp_term_order_override as false to preserve another orderby value for that query. For a supported taxonomy, an explicit orderby value of order is always honored. The wp_term_order_taxonomy_override_orderby_supported filter controls only the implicit override of WordPress’s default term-name ordering.

Can terms be ordered differently for each post?

Yes. Categories and tags support per-post ordering automatically. For a custom taxonomy, opt in with the wp_term_order_object_taxonomy_supported filter. The post editor will add an order panel for that taxonomy, and WordPress will store the order in its existing wp_term_relationships.term_order column.

Standard template functions such as get_the_terms() use the saved per-post order. A direct wp_get_object_terms() query can request orderby => term_order. The wp_term_order_object_taxonomy_supported filter can enable or disable this feature for an individual taxonomy.

Where can I get support?

The WordPress support forums: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-term-order/

Where can I find documentation?

http://github.com/stuttter/wp-term-order/