This extension provides precise control over the display sequence of categories on a website. It is designed for site administrators who need to present categories in a logical, non-alphabetical order, such as by priority, seasonality, or a custom organizational scheme.

• Manual Order Assignment: Each category can be assigned a numeric order value. Lower numbers appear first, allowing you to dictate the exact sequence.
• Hierarchical Order Preservation: The ordering respects parent-child relationships. Child categories are sorted within their parent group, maintaining a clear site structure.
• Simple Admin Interface: An 'Order' field is added directly to the category management screen, similar to the ordering function for pages, requiring no complex setup.
• Clear Visual Feedback: A dedicated column is added to the admin category list, displaying the assigned order number for each category at a glance.
• Graceful Default Handling: Categories without a custom order value automatically fall back to the standard alphabetical sorting, ensuring all content remains accessible.