Category class
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Category class stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| categories | >100 |
| category | >100 |
| developper | #17 |
| library | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Category class
From the official readme · v1.3Description
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.
If a method is missing, thanks to tell me and I will add it, if possible.
Installation
Manual installation
- Upload folder into to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Automatic installation
- Login to the admin interface.
- Click Plugins in the left hand menu navigation.
- Click on “Add New” next to the Plugins header in the main content area.
- Enter “Category class” (without quotes) in the textbox and click the “Search Plugins” button.
- In the list of relevant plugins click the “Install” link for “Category class” on the right hand side of the page.
- Click the “Install Now” button on the popup page.
- Click “Activate Plugin” to finish installation.
Changelog
1.3
1.2
- Support link added.
1.1
- All request are now saved in order and will be used if needed (whereas loading them again).
- stdClass objects are now saved and usable in others plugins.
1.0
- The first version of the plugin.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Category class: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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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