Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13772
Peak #13745
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.7K
Days tracked
2
1 day▼ 27
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Description Widget currently ranks #13772 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13745, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Nov 9, 2017 (3,193 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Dominik Schwind |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-09 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enables a widget with the category description.
Frequently asked questions
Is Category Description Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Category Description Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Category Description Widget?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Category Description Widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Category Description Widget ranks #13772 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13745.
When was Category Description Widget last updated?
Category Description Widget was last updated on November 9, 2017 (version 2.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Category Description Widget?
Category Description Widget is developed by Dominik Schwind. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.
