# Category AJAX Filter – Posts, Custom Post Types & Product Filter

> Category AJAX Filter has 6K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 157 reviews and 16.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 93/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Category AJAX Filter is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 93/100 on our health check.

**AJAX filter & WooCommerce product filter. Instantly filter posts, custom post types & products by category, taxonomy, attributes, price + Elementor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 6K+
- **Total downloads:** 226,055
- **Downloads (30 days):** 16,155 (+27.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 157 reviews
- **Health score:** 93/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 3 of 3 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Trusty Plugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trustyplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-ajax-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-filter/) | #2 | 36 |
| [category filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-filter/) | #4 | 13 |
| [product filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product-filter/) | #7 | 63 |
| [taxonomy filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy-filter/) | #1 | 14 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,030 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax filter | #2 | 4,077 |
| category filter | #2 | 5,656 |
| product filter | #4 | 6,314 |
| taxonomy filter | #5 | 2,469 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.8: 41.1%
- 3.1: 25.9%
- 3.0: 16.2%
- 2.7: 7.2%
- Other: 9.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/) | 80K+ | 4.6/5 (336) | Sep 18, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-post-filter-widgets-for-elementor/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (18) | Sep 25, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [annasta Filters for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/annasta-woocommerce-product-filters/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (44) | Jun 8, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Post Grid Master — Post Grids & AJAX Filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-filter-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Oct 22, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [PWF – Products Filter for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pwf-wc-product-filters/) | 80+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 1, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Ajax Filter Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-filter-search/) | 70+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Aug 6, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [AJAX Post Search and Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-post-search-and-filter/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Super Product Filter for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-product-filter/) | 40+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 10 | [Ajax Product Filter for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-product-filter-for-woocommerce/) | 20+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Nov 19, 2019 | 26/100 |
| 11 | [Dynamic Blog Grid & Filters for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-blog-grid-filters-for-elementor/) | 10+ | — | Feb 3, 2026 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Category AJAX Filter free?
Yes. Category AJAX Filter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Category AJAX Filter safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Category AJAX Filter is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 93/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Category AJAX Filter?
Category AJAX Filter is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 226,055 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 16,155 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Category AJAX Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Category AJAX Filter up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Category AJAX Filter need?
Category AJAX Filter requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Category AJAX Filter last updated?
The latest version, 3.1, was released on September 23, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes Category AJAX Filter?
Category AJAX Filter is developed and maintained by Trusty Plugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Category AJAX Filter?
The most popular alternatives to Category AJAX Filter are HUSKY (80K+ installs), Better Post & Filter Widget… (4K+ installs) and annasta Filters for WooComm… (2K+ installs).


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