Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Categories Images currently ranks #750 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #733, first reached on Aug 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 50K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 750 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 463% versus the month before (133/day).
- The latest release, v3.3.4, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (18 days ago) — release #31 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | #750 |
| 2026-10-31 | #752 |
| 2026-09-30 | #743 |
| 2026-08-31 | #735 |
| 2026-07-31 | #735 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | 50,000 |
| 2026-10-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 401 |
| 2026-09-30 | 142 |
| 2026-08-31 | 172 |
| 2026-07-31 | 131 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Zahlan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.3.4 |
| Versions released | 31 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The Categories Images is a Wordpress plugin allow you to add image to category, tag or custom taxonomy.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Categories Images?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is Categories Images?
As of November 1, 2026, Categories Images ranks #750 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #733.
When was Categories Images last updated?
Categories Images was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 3.3.4). It has shipped 31 releases in total.
Who makes Categories Images?
Categories Images is developed by Zahlan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.