Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Media Categories currently ranks #10777 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10595, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5, shipped on Dec 18, 2012 (5,062 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #10777 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10691 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10658 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10687 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Eddie Moya |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2012-12-18 |
| Added to directory | 2012-01-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily assign categories to media with a clean, simple, and searchable category meta box. Then use the gallery shortcode to display category galleries
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Media Categories?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Media Categories?
As of October 28, 2026, Media Categories ranks #10777 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10595.
When was Media Categories last updated?
Media Categories was last updated on December 18, 2012 (version 1.5). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Media Categories?
Media Categories is developed by Eddie Moya. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2012.
