The Connections Business Directory Extension – Custom Entry Order plugin lets you easily control the display order of directory listings in Connections. Sort entries by name, date, category, or custom fields; set a default order site‑wide or per page; and fine-tune featured and pinned listings for maximum visibility—all without code.
- Drag‑and‑drop style custom ordering for Connections listings
- Set global default sort order for the entire directory
- Override order per page, widget, or shortcode
- Sort by name, date added/modified, category, or custom fields
- Promote featured or pinned entries to the top
- Randomize listings with optional daily seed for fair rotation
- Category‑aware sorting to keep groups organized
- Works with all standard Connections templates
- Respects visibility settings and role capabilities
- Fast, optimized queries for large directories
- Compatible with popular caching and page builders
- Shortcode parameters for precise control in posts and pages
- Multisite and localization ready
- Clean, admin‑friendly settings panel
- Lightweight, secure, and regularly updated
