Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8417
Peak #8416
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.8K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Most Popular Categories currently ranks #8417 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8416, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Apr 7, 2011 (5,602 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | blueinstyle |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2011-04-07 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Display your most popular categories in a widget
Frequently asked questions
Is Most Popular Categories a free plugin?
Yes — Most Popular Categories is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Most Popular Categories?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Most Popular Categories?
As of August 8, 2026, Most Popular Categories ranks #8417 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8416.
When was Most Popular Categories last updated?
Most Popular Categories was last updated on April 7, 2011 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Most Popular Categories?
Most Popular Categories is developed by blueinstyle. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
