Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Checklist Tree currently ranks #3119 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3118, first reached on Sep 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 5K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 144 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 31% versus the month before (110/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.2, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,248 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | #3119 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3133 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3136 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3142 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 5,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 130 |
| 2026-09-30 | 125 |
| 2026-08-31 | 68 |
| 2026-07-31 | 62 |
| 2026-06-30 | 69 |
| 2026-05-31 | 61 |
| 2026-04-30 | 61 |
| 2026-03-31 | 77 |
| 2026-02-28 | 59 |
| 2026-01-31 | 43 |
| 2025-12-31 | 42 |
| 2025-11-30 | 41 |
| 2025-10-31 | 44 |
| 2025-09-30 | 83 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | scribu |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.2 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2009-11-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Preserves the category hierarchy on the post editing screen
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Category Checklist Tree?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is Category Checklist Tree?
As of October 20, 2026, Category Checklist Tree ranks #3119 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3118.
When was Category Checklist Tree last updated?
Category Checklist Tree was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.3.2). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Category Checklist Tree?
Category Checklist Tree is developed by scribu. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2009.
