Show IDs in WP Admin Columns Manual

Post and Product IDs in WordPress Admin Columns Plugin

A Simple Way to View IDs Inside WordPress Admin

At some point, every WordPress site needs IDs. Post IDs. Page IDs. Product IDs. Category IDs. Tag IDs. Maybe it’s for custom code. Maybe for WooCommerce setup. Maybe for a shortcode, import, integration, or a quick bit of troubleshooting.

Normally, finding those IDs means opening edit screens, checking URLs, or digging around where you really shouldn’t have to.

Show IDs in WP Admin Columns takes a simpler approach.

It adds a clean, dedicated ID column directly to supported WordPress admin list tables and makes it sortable. You can instantly see IDs and sort by them without extra clicks or guesswork.

The plugin stays intentionally lightweight:

  • No tracking
  • No telemetry
  • No analytics
  • No settings page
  • No front-end output
  • No database changes

Just a small upgrade that makes everyday admin work smoother.

What This Plugin Does

Show IDs in WP Admin Columns adds a sortable ID column to supported WordPress admin lists.

Depending on your setup, this includes:

  • Posts
  • Pages
  • WooCommerce products
  • Categories
  • Tags
  • Public custom post types
  • Public taxonomies

The column appears near the start of the table, so it’s easy to spot and use.

It’s also fully sortable, so you can reorder items by ID in ascending or descending order.

This is especially useful when you need IDs for:

  • custom code
  • snippets
  • shortcodes
  • imports and exports
  • third-party integrations
  • troubleshooting
  • general admin work

Requirements

To use the plugin, you need:

  • WordPress 6 or newer
  • PHP 7.4 or newer

WooCommerce is optional.

If WooCommerce is active, the plugin also supports WooCommerce products and relevant public taxonomies such as product categories and product tags.

The plugin runs in the WordPress admin area only. It does not display anything on the front end.

Installation

In WordPress admin:

  • Go to Plugins → Add New
  • Click Upload Plugin
  • Upload the plugin ZIP file
  • Click Install Now
  • Click Activate

That’s it. The ID column appears automatically.

Where to Find the ID Column

You’ll see the new ID column in supported admin list screens, such as:

  • Posts → All Posts
  • Pages → All Pages
  • Products → All Products (if WooCommerce is active)
  • Posts → Categories
  • Posts → Tags
  • other supported public custom post type and taxonomy screens

The column is placed near the beginning of the table for quick access.

Quick Overview

If you want to start using it right away:

  • Activate the plugin
  • Open any supported admin list (Posts, Pages, Products, Categories, Tags)
  • Look for the ID column
  • Click the column heading to sort by ID

Done.

No setup. No configuration. No wasted time.

What the Plugin Supports

Posts and Pages

Adds a sortable ID column to standard WordPress post and page lists.

Useful for:

  • templates
  • shortcodes
  • redirects
  • CSS targeting
  • snippets
  • conditional logic
  • general content management

WooCommerce Products

If WooCommerce is active, the plugin adds the same sortable ID column to the product list.

Helpful for:

  • product-related code
  • integrations
  • imports and exports
  • hooks and filters
  • troubleshooting

Categories and Tags

The plugin also works with standard taxonomy screens like categories and tags.

You can quickly find term IDs without opening edit screens or inspecting URLs.

Public Custom Post Types

Public custom post types are supported automatically.

If a plugin or theme registers a public post type with a standard admin list, the ID column is added automatically.

Public Taxonomies

Public taxonomies are also supported.

If they use a normal admin term list screen, the ID column will appear there as well.

What “Sortable” Means

The ID column is not just for display.

You can click the column heading to sort items by ID.

This helps you:

  • find older items (lower IDs)
  • find newer items (higher IDs)
  • understand content order
  • locate specific ID ranges quickly
  • organize admin tasks more efficiently

Post types use standard WordPress query sorting.

Taxonomies are sorted by term ID.

What Is Included Automatically

The plugin automatically detects supported types using WordPress public post types and public taxonomies.

That means it works out of the box with most standard setups.

If WooCommerce is active, some internal types are intentionally excluded to keep the admin cleaner.

Examples include:

  • shop orders
  • coupons
  • product type
  • product visibility
  • product shipping class

These are excluded on purpose to avoid clutter where the ID column is usually not useful.

Developer Notes

There is no settings page by design.

However, developers can adjust supported types using filters:

  • liteplugin_custom_id_column_post_types
  • liteplugin_custom_id_column_taxonomies

This allows full control when needed, while keeping the default experience simple.

Appearance of the ID Column

The plugin adds minimal styling to keep the column compact and readable.

It is intentionally narrow and placed near the beginning of the table so it stays visible without getting in the way.

Simple, clean, and practical.

Performance and Site Impact

The plugin is lightweight.

It only runs in the WordPress admin area and only affects supported list tables. It does not create database tables, run background tasks, or load front-end assets.

For normal use, the impact is negligible.

Privacy

Show IDs in WP Admin Columns is privacy-friendly by design.

The plugin:

  • does not send data anywhere
  • does not track users
  • does not use analytics
  • does not collect reports

It simply displays existing WordPress IDs in the admin.

What This Plugin Does Not Do

To avoid confusion, this plugin does not:

  • add a settings page
  • generate reports
  • modify your database
  • output anything on the front end
  • expose IDs to visitors
  • manage WooCommerce orders
  • show every internal system object
  • replace developer or database tools

Its purpose is simple: show sortable IDs where you actually need them.

Real-World Use

This plugin shines in everyday situations.

It helps when:

  • writing or testing code that needs IDs
  • configuring WooCommerce integrations
  • working with shortcodes or templates
  • preparing imports or exports
  • helping clients identify content quickly
  • sorting content by creation order
  • reducing friction in busy admin environments

It is not trying to be clever. It just makes a small, annoying task disappear.

Final Notes

Show IDs in WP Admin Columns is intentionally simple.

You activate it, open an admin list, and the IDs are there.

No bloat. No tracking nonsense. Just a clean, sortable ID column that saves you time every single day.