Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#33553
Peak #33553
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Contextual Category Widget currently ranks #33553 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.7.0, shipped on Jul 28, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Vinnie |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.7.0 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
| Added to directory | 2019-09-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Displays the name and description of the first category assigned to the current single post.
Frequently asked questions
Is Contextual Category Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Contextual Category Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Contextual Category Widget?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Contextual Category Widget?
As of August 8, 2026, Contextual Category Widget ranks #33553 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Contextual Category Widget last updated?
Contextual Category Widget was last updated on July 28, 2026 (version 0.7.0). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Contextual Category Widget?
Contextual Category Widget is developed by Vinnie. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2019.
