Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#15347
Peak #15344
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
29.9K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Category Widget currently ranks #15347 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #15344, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.5, shipped on Feb 26, 2016 (3,815 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | tepelstreel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.5 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-26 |
| Added to directory | 2012-03-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The Featured Category Widget is basically a Featured Post Widget for a category.
Frequently asked questions
Is Featured Category Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Featured Category Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Featured Category Widget?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Category Widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Featured Category Widget ranks #15347 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15344.
When was Featured Category Widget last updated?
Featured Category Widget was last updated on February 26, 2016 (version 2.5). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Category Widget?
Featured Category Widget is developed by tepelstreel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2012.
