Category Exclusions
This plugin allows you to easily exclude specific categories from your home page, feeds, and archives. It’s perfect for content managers who want more control over how their categories are displayed across their…
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Category Exclusions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Category Exclusions stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| categories | >100 |
| content management | >100 |
| exclude category | >100 |
| exclusion | >100 |
| homepage | >100 |
About Category Exclusions
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin allows you to easily exclude specific categories from your home page, feeds, and archives.
It’s perfect for content managers who want more control over how their categories are displayed across their
WordPress site.
Installation
- Install and activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Use the “Settings” -> “Category Exclusions” screen to configure the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I exclude multiple categories?
Yes, you can select multiple categories to exclude from each area of your site.
Will this plugin slow down my website?
No, this plugin is designed to be lightweight and efficient.
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FAQ
Category Exclusions: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Category Exclusions free?
Yes. Category Exclusions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Category Exclusions safe to use in 2026?
Category Exclusions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Category Exclusions?
Category Exclusions is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,246 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Category Exclusions work with WordPress 7.1?
Category Exclusions is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Category Exclusions need?
Category Exclusions requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Category Exclusions last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 16, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Category Exclusions?
Category Exclusions is developed and maintained by Ostap Brehin.
What are the best alternatives to Category Exclusions?
The most popular alternatives to Category Exclusions are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and Tag, Category, and Taxonomy… (40K+ installs).
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