# Category Maps

> Category Maps has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Category Maps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Category Maps is a powerful and easy-to-use maps plugin that let’s you create very nice and completely customizable maps based on any (custom) post type – fully compliant with legal data protection rules.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 661
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+79.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpwoodo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpwoodo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-maps/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-filter/) | #9 | 12 |
| [custom maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-maps/) | #3 | 4 |
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | >100 | 117 |
| [leaflet maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/leaflet-maps/) | #1 | 1 |
| [map shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/map-shortcode/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category filter | >100 | 5,817 |
| custom maps | >100 | 3,245 |
| geolocation | >100 | 848 |
| leaflet maps | #92 | 228 |
| map shortcode | >100 | 2,201 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced AJAX Product Filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-ajax-filters/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (387) | Sep 7, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Blog Filter – Post Grid Filter by Category or Tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-filter/) | 7K+ | 4.9/5 (81) | Sep 1, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Category AJAX Filter – Posts, Custom Post Types & Product Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-ajax-filter/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Sep 29, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Category Filter Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-filter-block/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 5, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [Category Posts Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-filter/) | 10+ | — | Dec 28, 2024 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [GRIT Taxonomy Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grit-taxonomy-filter/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 2, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Dynamic Category Slug Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-category-slug-filter/) | <10 | — | Jul 12, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Filterive for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filterive-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 22, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 11 | [Manojsprinix Category Filter for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manojsprinix-category-filter-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Category Maps safe to use in 2026?
Category Maps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Category Maps?
Category Maps is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 661 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Category Maps work with WordPress 7.1?
Category Maps is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, 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 Maps need?
Category Maps requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Category Maps last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on September 18, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Category Maps?
Category Maps is developed and maintained by wpwoodo.

### What are the best alternatives to Category Maps?
The most popular alternatives to Category Maps are Content Views (100K+ installs), Advanced AJAX Product Filte… (50K+ installs) and Blog Filter (7K+ installs).


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