Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4760
Peak #4756
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All-time downloads
65K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Colorful Categories currently ranks #4760 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4756, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.21, shipped on Sep 30, 2025 (312 days ago) — release #33 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
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Details
| Author | Artem P. |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.21 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
New Categories widget in the awesome style! Bring colours to your categories widget - make every category in its colour.
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorful Categories a free plugin?
Yes — Colorful Categories is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Colorful Categories?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Colorful Categories?
As of August 8, 2026, Colorful Categories ranks #4760 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4756.
When was Colorful Categories last updated?
Colorful Categories was last updated on September 30, 2025 (version 2.0.21). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes Colorful Categories?
Colorful Categories is developed by Artem P.. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2014.
