Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/alihasandeveloper/taxonomy-checklist-order/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Taxonomy Checklist Order preserves the category hierarchy on the post editing screen by preventing checked terms from jumping to the top. By default, WordPress moves checked terms to the top of the list, which can break the visual hierarchy and make child terms harder to locate. This plugin ensures that your terms remain in their natural hierarchical order regardless of whether they are checked.
Key Features
- Hierarchy Preservation: Prevents checked categories/taxonomies from jumping to the top of the list.
- Improved UX: Makes it easier to manage hierarchical content by keeping parent and child terms together.
- Lightweight: Zero configuration needed. Simply activate and it works.
- Developer Friendly: Built with modern PHP Singleton pattern and follows WordPress Coding Standards.
Installation
- Upload the
wp-taxonomy-checklist-orderfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
- That's it! The category hierarchy will now be preserved on all post editing screens.
Requirements
- PHP: 7.4 or higher
- WordPress: 5.0 or higher
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Author
- Ali Hasan - WordPress Profile | GitHub