Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ultimate Category Excluder currently ranks #769 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #757, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 50K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 72 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 6% versus the month before (76/day).
- The latest release, v1.7, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (58 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #769 |
| 2026-09-30 | #763 |
| 2026-08-31 | #763 |
| 2026-07-31 | #759 |
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 | 50,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
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 | 103 |
| 2026-09-30 | 43 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marios Alexandrou |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Ultimate Category Excluder allows you to quickly and easily exclude categories from your front page, archives, feeds, and search results.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ultimate Category Excluder?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is Ultimate Category Excluder?
As of October 17, 2026, Ultimate Category Excluder ranks #769 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #757.
When was Ultimate Category Excluder last updated?
Ultimate Category Excluder was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.7). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Ultimate Category Excluder?
Ultimate Category Excluder is developed by Marios Alexandrou. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
