Active installs
40+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22393
Peak #22319
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.8K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 74
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Auto Category for Posts currently ranks #22393 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #22319, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.10, shipped on Mar 28, 2026 (132 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | threadi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.10 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-28 |
| Added to directory | 2022-02-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Define a default category for each new post before it is saved.
Frequently asked questions
Is Auto Category for Posts a free plugin?
Yes — Auto Category for Posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Auto Category for Posts?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Auto Category for Posts?
As of August 7, 2026, Auto Category for Posts ranks #22393 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #22319.
When was Auto Category for Posts last updated?
Auto Category for Posts was last updated on March 28, 2026 (version 1.0.10). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Auto Category for Posts?
Auto Category for Posts is developed by threadi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2022.
