# Category Posts Filter

> Category Posts Filter has 10+ active installs and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Category Posts Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Category Posts Filter is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that allows you to:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 962
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+63.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 28, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** YKR Infotech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ykrinfotechinfo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/category-posts-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-filter/) | #6 | 12 |
| [grid view](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid-view/) | #3 | 5 |
| [list view](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list-view/) | #3 | 7 |
| [posts filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts-filter/) | #2 | 3 |
| [sort](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sort/) | #31 | 58 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category filter | >100 | 5,817 |
| grid view | >100 | 2,333 |
| list view | >100 | 8,844 |
| posts filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| sort | >100 | 2,803 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 |
| 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 |
| 9 | [Category Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-maps/) | <10 | — | Sep 18, 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 Posts Filter free?
Yes. Category Posts Filter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Category Posts Filter safe to use in 2026?
Category Posts Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Category Posts Filter?
Category Posts Filter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 962 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Category Posts Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Category Posts Filter is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, 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 Posts Filter need?
Category Posts Filter requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Category Posts Filter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 28, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Category Posts Filter?
Category Posts Filter is developed and maintained by YKR Infotech.

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


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