# Easy Primary Category

> Easy Primary Category has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 243 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Easy Primary Category works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Allows you to choose primary category for posts and custom post types.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 42,676
- **Downloads (30 days):** 243 (-0.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Gagan Deep Singh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gagan0123/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-primary-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | #37 | 414 |
| [primary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/primary/) | #2 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | #32 | 10,000 |
| primary | #1 | 2,530 |

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

### Is Easy Primary Category safe to use in 2026?
Easy Primary Category works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Primary Category?
Easy Primary Category is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 42,676 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 243 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Primary Category work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Primary Category is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Easy Primary Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on February 10, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Easy Primary Category?
Easy Primary Category is developed and maintained by Gagan Deep Singh.

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


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