Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1990
Peak #1986
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
85.2K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▼ 3
30 days▲ 9
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Parent Category Toggler currently ranks #1990 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1986, first reached on Aug 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.4, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,198 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1990 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1999 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2008-12-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Automatically toggle the parent categories when a sub category is selected.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Parent Category Toggler?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Parent Category Toggler?
As of August 31, 2026, Parent Category Toggler ranks #1990 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1986.
When was Parent Category Toggler last updated?
Parent Category Toggler was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.3.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Parent Category Toggler?
Parent Category Toggler is developed by Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2008.
