Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- No Category Base (WPML) currently ranks #381 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #373, first reached on Sep 3, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 469 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 62% versus the month before (1,230/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.7, shipped on Aug 27, 2026 (51 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #381 |
| 2026-09-30 | #375 |
| 2026-08-31 | #376 |
| 2026-07-31 | #381 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 345 |
| 2026-09-30 | 474 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,654 |
| 2026-07-31 | 378 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | DigitalME |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.7 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-27 |
| Added to directory | 2011-12-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
This plugin removes the mandatory 'Category Base' from your category permalinks. It's compatible with WPML.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use No Category Base (WPML)?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is No Category Base (WPML)?
As of October 17, 2026, No Category Base (WPML) ranks #381 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #373.
When was No Category Base (WPML) last updated?
No Category Base (WPML) was last updated on August 27, 2026 (version 1.5.7). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes No Category Base (WPML)?
No Category Base (WPML) is developed by DigitalME. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2011.
