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How to show items categories, within the sort interface

When viewing the sort interface, within the drag & drop section, the system outputs the current object items ( post types ). As default a line include a Thumbnail, the Post Title and the Post ID

How to reset Post Order and show on top of the list, when change Date

When publishing a new Post, the object shows the first on the front side lists, also the first item in the Sort List. Creating further customized sorting, automatically assign an order index to the object, for a specific taxonomy term or archive. This way the Advanced Post Types Order plugin knows in what position each […]

Sort WooCommerce Products while automatically put the Out of Stock items at the end of list

Sorting for WooCommerce Products is a simple process. The Advanced Post Types Order cover all possibilities to match any type of sorting, automated or manual drag&drop. The article at WooCommerce – Sort Products which belong to multiple categories descriebe the basics to get it started.

Add “Jump to Position” icon for items in re-order list

The re-order interface uses a drag&drop functionality which makes the sorting process very easy. Using a mouse or tap gesture for mobile devices, the items can be dragged and dropped up and down, uppon the required order. The process is generally fast and takes coupe minutes for arrangements of 50-100 objects. On large lists, when […]

How to Limit the number of order indexes in post queries

When using Auto Sort functionality, The Advanced Post Types Order plugin apply the order automatically on front side. This works very easy and does not require any coding skills, the customised order is inserted automatically in all front/dashboard queries which match the sort set-up.

Retrieve posts per customised order through JSON REST API

The JSON REST API service, fully implemented into WordPress since 4.7, provides a great way for other applications to connect. This is a huge step forward, as it can communicate and exchange data regardless of what languages an external program uses.

Apply Archive Order to Taxonomies Terms / Categories, if no custom order is defined

When migrating from free Post Types Order, on activation. the Advanced Post Types plugin automatically import the previously customized order. This is saved within Archive area, since this is the type of sorting the free code is capable off. The other areas as taxonomies terms like categories, inherit default sorting by date as there’s never […]

Turn off visibility for WooCommerce Hidden products within sort list

Catalog visibility for WooCommerce is a simple way to keep certain products visible or invisible for customers, hidden products will not show on front side shop. Mainly this is being used for content not yet available or under development. The option is being integrated within Publish widget or through Quick Edit.

How to retrieve the sticky posts for a sort

The default WordPress Sticky functionality is very limited. It allows to put a post on top of the list which is pretty much everything about it. Beside other missing functionality, there is no control over order, making the list totally uncontrollable.

How to sort posts automatically by a Last Name included in title

Automated sorting is always a fast way to maintain ordering without any admin intervention Automatic Order.