# Category Excluder from Th… vs Pages with category and t…

> Category Excluder from Th… vs Pages with category and t… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Pages with category and tag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Category Excluder from Them….

**Pages with category and tag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Category Excluder from Them….** Choose Pages with category and tag if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Category Excluder from Theme Customizer | Pages with category and tag |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 50+ | 50K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 53 | 1.8K ✅ |
| Download trend | -3.6% | +7.7% ✅ |
| Rating | 3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 3 | 28 ✅ |
| Health score | 26/100 | 75/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 13 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.7.41 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Dec 2013 | Jun 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Category Excluder from Them… or Pages with category and tag?
Pages with category and tag comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Category Excluder from Them….  Choose Pages with category and tag if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Category Excluder from Them… more popular than Pages with category and tag?
Pages with category and tag is the more popular of the two with 50K+ active installs, compared with 50+ for Category Excluder from Them….

### Can I use Category Excluder from Them… and Pages with category and tag together?
Both plugins cover category, 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 Category Excluder from Them… and Pages with category and tag 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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