Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- No Category Base (WPML) currently ranks #376 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #374, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- It is averaging 1,004 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 112% versus the month before (473/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.7, shipped on Aug 27, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #376 |
| 2026-07-31 | #381 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 816 |
| 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 August 31, 2026, No Category Base (WPML) ranks #376 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #374.
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.
