Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#36966
Peak #36966
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.3K
Days tracked
2
1 day▲ 3304
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Top Cat currently ranks #36966 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on May 27, 2005 (7,742 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2005.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | bennettmcelwee |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2005-05-27 |
| Added to directory | 2005-05-12 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Top Cat allows you to specify a main category for your posts. Even though WordPress posts can have more than one category, you may want to specify whi …
Frequently asked questions
Is Top Cat a free plugin?
Yes — Top Cat is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Top Cat?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Top Cat?
As of August 7, 2026, Top Cat ranks #36966 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Top Cat last updated?
Top Cat was last updated on May 27, 2005 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Top Cat?
Top Cat is developed by bennettmcelwee. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2005.
