# Decategorizer

> Decategorizer has 10+ active installs and 31 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Decategorizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Go to http://skyphe.org/code/wordpress/decategorizer/ for the explanation, thanks!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 12,007
- **Downloads (30 days):** 31 (+14.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.7.1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 26, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aesqe (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aesqe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/decategorizer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 415 |
| [category base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-base/) | #7 | 7 |
| [category_base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category_base/) | #1 | 1 |
| [remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove/) | #79 | 106 |
| [remove category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-category/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| category base | >100 | 1,408 |
| category_base | #5 | 6 |
| remove | >100 | 10,000 |
| remove category | >100 | 4,219 |

## Version adoption

- 0.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (194) | Sep 23, 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 | [Add Category to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-category-to-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Oct 19, 2019 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Term Management Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/term-management-tools/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (76) | Dec 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [WP No Base Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-no-base-permalink/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (16) | May 6, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Adjust Admin Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adjust-admin-categories/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 27, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Parent Category Toggler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-category-toggler/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Bulk Move](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-move/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 28, 2024 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Decategorizer safe to use in 2026?
Decategorizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Decategorizer?
Decategorizer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,007 times since it launched in July 2008. It was downloaded 31 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Decategorizer work with WordPress 7.1?
Decategorizer is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Decategorizer last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.1.2, was released on June 26, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Decategorizer?
Decategorizer is developed and maintained by Aesqe.

### What are the best alternatives to Decategorizer?
The most popular alternatives to Decategorizer are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Tag, Category, and Taxonomy… (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decategorizer/ · Generated 2026-09-29 04:52 UTC by PageForge