Active installs
6K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2819
Peak #2815
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
120.2K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Categories Widget currently ranks #2819 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2815, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.8.1, shipped on Feb 16, 2026 (174 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WP-EXPERTS.IN |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.1 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-16 |
| Added to directory | 2016-09-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Display the list of categories for any taxonomies type (WooCommerce Product Category, Blog Category, Project Category...etc) in sidebar
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Categories Widget a free plugin?
Yes — WP Categories Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Categories Widget?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Categories Widget?
As of August 9, 2026, WP Categories Widget ranks #2819 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2815.
When was WP Categories Widget last updated?
WP Categories Widget was last updated on February 16, 2026 (version 2.8.1). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes WP Categories Widget?
WP Categories Widget is developed by WP-EXPERTS.IN. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2016.
