Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Media Library Categories currently ranks #1253 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1252, first reached on Oct 2, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 110 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (103/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.2, shipped on Aug 22, 2026 (55 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1253 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1253 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1260 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1266 |
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 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 130 |
| 2026-09-30 | 144 |
| 2026-08-31 | 99 |
| 2026-07-31 | 91 |
| 2026-06-30 | 124 |
| 2026-05-31 | 39 |
| 2026-04-30 | 170 |
| 2026-03-31 | 116 |
| 2026-02-28 | 28 |
| 2026-01-31 | 31 |
| 2025-12-31 | 28 |
| 2025-11-30 | 28 |
| 2025-10-31 | 72 |
| 2025-09-30 | 143 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | jeffrey-wp |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.2 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-22 |
| Added to directory | 2013-11-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds the ability to use categories in the media library.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Media Library Categories?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Media Library Categories?
As of October 16, 2026, Media Library Categories ranks #1253 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1252.
When was Media Library Categories last updated?
Media Library Categories was last updated on August 22, 2026 (version 2.0.2). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Media Library Categories?
Media Library Categories is developed by jeffrey-wp. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2013.
