All Posts Default Category
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where All Posts Default Category stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| all | >100 |
| categories | >100 |
| category | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About All Posts Default Category
From the official readme · v1.1Description
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 default category ‘All’ you always have a category containing all posts.
Installation
- Unzip all-posts-default-cat.zip to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Save any post, this will put all posts in the default category.
- From now on, any time a post is saved, all posts will be kept in the default category.
Changelog
1.0
- First stable release
1.1
- Made a change to detect default category instead of assuming default category id of ‘1’
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FAQ
All Posts Default Category: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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