Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Categories Widget currently ranks #2845 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2811, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 6K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 21 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (20/day).
- The latest release, v2.8.1, shipped on Feb 16, 2026 (243 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2845 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2837 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2816 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2817 |
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 | 6,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 24 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 17 |
| 2026-06-30 | 21 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15 |
| 2026-04-30 | 23 |
| 2026-03-31 | 27 |
| 2026-02-28 | 34 |
| 2026-01-31 | 22 |
| 2025-12-31 | 14 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 22 |
| 2025-09-30 | 31 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP-EXPERTS.IN |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.1 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-16 |
| Added to directory | 2016-09-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Display the list of categories for any taxonomies type (WooCommerce Product Category, Blog Category, Project Category...etc) in sidebar
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Categories Widget?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Categories Widget?
As of October 17, 2026, WP Categories Widget ranks #2845 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2811.
When was WP Categories Widget last updated?
WP Categories Widget was last updated on February 16, 2026 (version 2.8.1). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes WP Categories Widget?
WP Categories Widget is developed by WP-EXPERTS.IN. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2016.
