Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#26513
Peak #26513
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
15.4K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Column currently ranks #26513 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.5, shipped on Feb 26, 2016 (3,815 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | tepelstreel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.5 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-26 |
| Added to directory | 2011-01-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The Category Column does simply, what the name says; it will show excerpts of the latest posts in your sidebar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Category Column a free plugin?
Yes — Category Column is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Category Column?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Category Column?
As of August 7, 2026, Category Column ranks #26513 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Category Column last updated?
Category Column was last updated on February 26, 2016 (version 4.5). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Category Column?
Category Column is developed by tepelstreel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2011.
