Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Taxonomy Dropdown Widget currently ranks #5093 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5076, first reached on Oct 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 8 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.3, shipped on Jan 19, 2026 (273 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #5093 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5108 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5128 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5114 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 11 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Erick Hitter |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.3 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-19 |
| Added to directory | 2009-11-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Creates a dropdown list of non-hierarchical taxonomies as an alternative to the term (tag) cloud. Formerly known as Tag Dropdown Widget.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Taxonomy Dropdown Widget?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Taxonomy Dropdown Widget?
As of October 19, 2026, Taxonomy Dropdown Widget ranks #5093 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5076.
When was Taxonomy Dropdown Widget last updated?
Taxonomy Dropdown Widget was last updated on January 19, 2026 (version 2.3.3). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Taxonomy Dropdown Widget?
Taxonomy Dropdown Widget is developed by Erick Hitter. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2009.
