Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Categories Metabox Enhanced currently ranks #6869 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6856, first reached on Oct 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 14 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (12/day).
- The latest release, v0.9.2, shipped on Jun 25, 2026 (122 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #6869 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6891 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6933 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6913 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
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Details
| Author | Yoren Chang |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.9.2 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Replace the checkboxes with radio buttons or a select drop-down in the built-in Categories metabox and the Block Editor sidebar panel.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Categories Metabox Enhanced?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Categories Metabox Enhanced?
As of October 25, 2026, Categories Metabox Enhanced ranks #6869 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6856.
When was Categories Metabox Enhanced last updated?
Categories Metabox Enhanced was last updated on June 25, 2026 (version 0.9.2). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Categories Metabox Enhanced?
Categories Metabox Enhanced is developed by Yoren Chang. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2014.
