The simple solution for a minor (but annoying) WordPress flaw.
It’s one simple feature that WordPress should have included all along.
Out of the box, WordPress displays post tags in an arbitrary order, often based on when they were first created or by ID. For a clean, professional website, you need control. Set Tag Order is a lightweight plugin that gives you that control with zero hassle.
The Problem and the Solution
| The Problem (Default WordPress) | The Solution (Set Tag Order) |
| Tags are displayed in random, inconsistent orders on the frontend. | Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Simply move your tags into the exact order you want right within the post editor. |
| Tag links often blend together with limited styling options. | Custom Separator & CSS Classes: Set a custom character to separate your tags (e.g., a bullet or pipe) and easily apply custom CSS classes for unique styling. |
| Clunky tag management across different editing experiences. | Seamless Compatibility: Works perfectly with both the Block Editor (Gutenberg) and the Classic Editor. |
Who Needs This Plugin?
Anyone who cares about the visual presentation and organization of their content.
- Design-Conscious Bloggers: Ensure your tags follow a logical flow, like most important to least important, or alphabetical order.
- Developers & Theme Authors: Use the custom CSS class feature to hook into your theme’s design and style tags precisely how you need them.
- Perfectionists: If seeing a random list of tags on your post drives you crazy, this plugin is your cure.
Lightweight and Invisible (Until You Need It)
- No Bloat: This plugin is fast, lightweight, and focuses on one job: setting the tag order.
- Simple Setup: No complex settings pages. Just install, activate, and start ordering your tags immediately in the post editor.
- Reliable: It quietly works behind the scenes to solve a long-standing core issue.