# All Posts Default Category

> All Posts Default Category has 10+ active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** All Posts Default Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin ensures that all posts will always be in the default category. Whenever any post is saved, all posts not currently in the default category are put in the default category. For example, by renaming the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,991
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+23.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jake.stookey (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jakestookey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-posts-default-cat/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [all](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/all/) | #4 | 6 |
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 357 |
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 414 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,125 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| all | >100 | 10,000 |
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Nav Menu Collapse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nav-menu-collapse/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (14) | Dec 10, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 2 | [WP-Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-archives/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 2, 2009 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Show All Products Shortcode for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-all-products-shortcode-for-woocommerce/) | 90+ | — | Dec 8, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [Multilpe Social Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multilpe-social-media/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Gravity Forms all_fields plain](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-all-fields-plain/) | 10+ | — | Oct 27, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is All Posts Default Category free?
Yes. All Posts Default Category is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is All Posts Default Category safe to use in 2026?
All Posts Default Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use All Posts Default Category?
All Posts Default Category is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,991 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does All Posts Default Category work with WordPress 7.1?
All Posts Default Category is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was All Posts Default Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 5, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes All Posts Default Category?
All Posts Default Category is developed and maintained by jake.stookey.

### What are the best alternatives to All Posts Default Category?
The most popular alternatives to All Posts Default Category are Nav Menu Collapse (3K+ installs), WP-Archives (100+ installs) and Show All Products Shortcode… (90+ installs).


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