Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Easy Primary Category currently ranks #6857 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6707, first reached on Aug 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 8 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Feb 10, 2026 (248 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #6857 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6753 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6732 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6811 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 12 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Gagan Deep Singh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-10 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to choose primary category for posts and custom post types.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Easy Primary Category?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Easy Primary Category?
As of October 16, 2026, Easy Primary Category ranks #6857 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6707.
When was Easy Primary Category last updated?
Easy Primary Category was last updated on February 10, 2026 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Easy Primary Category?
Easy Primary Category is developed by Gagan Deep Singh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2017.
