Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10967
Peak #10961
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
16K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Category Shortcode currently ranks #10967 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10961, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Oct 15, 2010 (5,775 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | robertdrake |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2010-10-15 |
| Added to directory | 2010-03-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Plugin adds shortcode capability for adding posts by category to a page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Category Shortcode a free plugin?
Yes — Category Shortcode is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Category Shortcode?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Category Shortcode?
As of August 7, 2026, Category Shortcode ranks #10967 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10961.
When was Category Shortcode last updated?
Category Shortcode was last updated on October 15, 2010 (version 1.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Category Shortcode?
Category Shortcode is developed by robertdrake. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2010.
