# Category class

> Category class has 10+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**With this class (singleton), you will be able to do a lot of things with your categories. There is a lot of methods available to do what you need, what you want to do.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,523
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+5.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** LordPretender (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lordpretender/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-class/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 357 |
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 414 |
| [developper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developper/) | #1 | 1 |
| [library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/library/) | #61 | 78 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| developper | #17 | 23 |
| library | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-library-categories/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (52) | Aug 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [FV Top Level Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-top-level-cats/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (23) | Sep 3, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Post Tags and Categories for Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-tags-and-categories-for-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (23) | Jan 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Visual Term Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-term-description-editor/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Essential Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-widgets/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jun 18, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many websites use Category class?
Category class is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,523 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Category class work with WordPress 7.1?
Category class is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Category class last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on December 31, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Category class?
Category class is developed and maintained by LordPretender.

### What are the best alternatives to Category class?
The most popular alternatives to Category class are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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