# Categories but exclude vs List category posts

> Categories but exclude vs List category posts compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. List category posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Categories but exclude.

**List category posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Categories but exclude.** Choose Categories but exclude if you care most about download trend. Choose List category posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Categories but exclude | List category posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 50+ | 80K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 76 | 6.3K ✅ |
| Download trend | -1.3% ✅ | -16.6% |
| Rating | — | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 254 ✅ |
| Health score | 25/100 | 65/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 14 years ago | 3 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.3.2 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.6+ |
| First released | Jun 2012 | Aug 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Categories but exclude or List category posts?
List category posts comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Categories but exclude. Choose Categories but exclude if you care most about download trend. Choose List category posts if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Categories but exclude more popular than List category posts?
List category posts is the more popular of the two with 80K+ active installs, compared with 50+ for Categories but exclude.

### Can I use Categories but exclude and List category posts together?
Both plugins cover categories, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Categories but exclude and List category posts free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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