# Display Category Post Count

> Display Category Post Count has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 112 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Display Category Post Count shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**This plugin help you to display post count in category for wordpress post and woocommerce product**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 3,533
- **Downloads (30 days):** 112 (+7.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 6, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** amitk06 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/amitk06/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-category-post-count/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | #96 | 414 |
| [category post count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-post-count/) | #1 | 1 |
| [display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/display/) | #18 | 60 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [WooCommerce category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-category/) | #6 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| category post count | >100 | 2,899 |
| display | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| WooCommerce category | >100 | 6,179 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 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 | [List Custom Taxonomy Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-custom-taxonomy-widget/) | 9K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Jul 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Display Category Post Count safe to use in 2026?
Display Category Post Count shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Display Category Post Count?
Display Category Post Count is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,533 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 112 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Display Category Post Count work with WordPress 7.1?
Display Category Post Count is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Display Category Post Count need?
Display Category Post Count requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Display Category Post Count last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 6, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Display Category Post Count?
Display Category Post Count is developed and maintained by amitk06.

### What are the best alternatives to Display Category Post Count?
The most popular alternatives to Display Category Post Count are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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