Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13473
Peak #13417
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.4K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Primary Category currently ranks #13473 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13417, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Nov 24, 2023 (988 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | Ashar Irfan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2023-11-24 |
| Added to directory | 2020-05-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A light-weight WordPress plugin to assign primary category to posts and custom post types.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Primary Category a free plugin?
Yes — Simple Primary Category is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple Primary Category?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Primary Category?
As of August 8, 2026, Simple Primary Category ranks #13473 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13417.
When was Simple Primary Category last updated?
Simple Primary Category was last updated on November 24, 2023 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Primary Category?
Simple Primary Category is developed by Ashar Irfan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2020.
