Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Parent Category Toggler currently ranks #1989 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1982, first reached on Sep 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 17 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 32% versus the month before (13/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.4, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,244 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1989 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1993 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1989 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 31 |
| 2025-09-30 | 41 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
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 October 16, 2026, Parent Category Toggler ranks #1989 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1982.
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.
