Active installs
700+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7813
Peak #7787
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
22.1K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Categories Widget currently ranks #7813 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7787, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2, shipped on Aug 11, 2016 (3,649 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | darrinb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-11 |
| Added to directory | 2016-05-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A highly customizable categories widget for WordPress with thumbnails and descriptions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Advanced Categories Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Advanced Categories Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Advanced Categories Widget?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Categories Widget?
As of August 8, 2026, Advanced Categories Widget ranks #7813 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7787.
When was Advanced Categories Widget last updated?
Advanced Categories Widget was last updated on August 11, 2016 (version 1.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Categories Widget?
Advanced Categories Widget is developed by darrinb. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2016.
