Plugin sorting issue debugging

Category Order and Taxonomy Terms Order
Plugin does not apply drag and drop sortin in gd directory location plugin

The "Category Order and Taxonomy Terms Order" plugin typically enables drag-and-drop sorting for categories and taxonomy terms, but if it's not working in a custom directory location or plugin, there could be a few reasons why it's not applying the sorting as expected. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take:

1. **Plugin Compatibility**: Ensure that the "Category Order and Taxonomy Terms Order" plugin is compatible with the version of WordPress you are using, as well as any other plugins that might be affecting taxonomy order.

2. **Plugin Configuration**: Check the plugin settings in the WordPress dashboard under **Settings > Taxonomy Terms Order** to confirm that drag-and-drop sorting is enabled for the correct taxonomy and that no other settings are conflicting with the directory location of your custom plugin.

3. **Custom Plugin Integration**: If your custom plugin or theme is overriding taxonomy templates or custom taxonomies, ensure that it's not preventing the plugin's functionality. The taxonomy terms might need to be registered properly within your plugin to ensure compatibility with the sorting functionality.

4. **JavaScript Conflicts**: The drag-and-drop functionality relies on JavaScript. Check the browser’s console for any errors that might be preventing the script from running. JavaScript errors from other plugins or custom scripts can interfere with this functionality.

5. **Theme or Plugin Conflict**: Test by disabling all other plugins and switching to a default theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Three). This helps identify whether there's a conflict with other plugins or the active theme. If sorting works after this, you can narrow down the conflict.

6. **Caching Issues**: Sometimes, caching can cause issues where changes are not reflected immediately. Clear the WordPress cache and browser cache to ensure that changes are applied.

7. **Re-save Taxonomy**: After installing or configuring the plugin, try re-saving your taxonomy settings or terms. Sometimes this can refresh the system and apply the new sorting rules.

8. **Manual Database Update**: If needed, you can manually update the taxonomy order in the database by adjusting the `menu_order` field in the terms table (`wp_terms`), although this is typically not recommended if you are relying on the plugin for ongoing sorting.

Let me know if you need more specific guidance based on your setup!