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Force Post Category Selection

by Jatinder Pal Singh

4.8★ (10 ratings)  ·  Current rank #14032

Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#14032
Peak #14022
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
7.5K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Force Post Category Selection currently ranks #14032 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #14022, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Feb 10, 2015 (4,196 days ago).

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Details

AuthorJatinder Pal Singh
Current version1.1
Versions released1
Last updated2015-02-10
Added to directory2012-04-12
Requires WordPress3.x+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

This is simple plugin which forces the users to select atleast one category from the list while publishing a new post.

Frequently asked questions

Is Force Post Category Selection a free plugin?

Yes — Force Post Category Selection is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Force Post Category Selection?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.

How popular is Force Post Category Selection?

As of August 7, 2026, Force Post Category Selection ranks #14032 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #14022.

When was Force Post Category Selection last updated?

Force Post Category Selection was last updated on February 10, 2015 (version 1.1).

Who makes Force Post Category Selection?

Force Post Category Selection is developed by Jatinder Pal Singh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2012.