Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#6919
Peak #6908
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
29.6K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Require Post Category currently ranks #6919 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6908, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Apr 5, 2024 (855 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Josh Hartman |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-05 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Require users to choose a post category before updating or publishing a post.
Frequently asked questions
Is Require Post Category a free plugin?
Yes — Require Post Category is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Require Post Category?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Require Post Category?
As of August 7, 2026, Require Post Category ranks #6919 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6908.
When was Require Post Category last updated?
Require Post Category was last updated on April 5, 2024 (version 2.1). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Require Post Category?
Require Post Category is developed by Josh Hartman. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
