Head-to-head · September 2026
Filter Pages by parent in… vs Parent Category Toggler
Parent Category Toggler comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Filter Pages by parent in a….
Filter Pages by parent in admin
Adds a filter in your wp-admin that allows you to choose a parent page so that only the children of that page…
Parent Category Toggler
Automatically toggle the parent categories when a sub category is selected.
| Metric | Filter Pages by parent in… | Parent Category Toggler |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 67 | 433 |
| Download trend | +9.8% | +18.6% |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 6 | 15 |
| Health score | 32/100 | 41/100 |
| Last updated | 14 years ago | 9 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 3.3.2 | WP 4.8.32 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2011 | Dec 2008 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Filter Pages by parent…Parent Category Toggler
Choose Filter Pages by parent in… if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Parent Category Toggler if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: Parent
FAQ
Filter Pages by parent in… vs Parent Category Toggler: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Which is better, Filter Pages by parent in a… or Parent Category Toggler?
Parent Category Toggler comes out ahead, winning 8 of 8 head-to-head checks against Filter Pages by parent in a…. Choose Parent Category Toggler if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Filter Pages by parent in a… more popular than Parent Category Toggler?
Parent Category Toggler is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Filter Pages by parent in a….
Can I use Filter Pages by parent in a… and Parent Category Toggler together?
Both plugins cover Parent, 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 Filter Pages by parent in a… and Parent Category Toggler 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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