# Export Categories

> Export Categories has 1K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews and 294 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Export Categories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**export you wordpress categories only to another wordpress site.WordPress export not provide export only category this plugin provide only categories without any post data or pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 25,807
- **Downloads (30 days):** 294 (+8.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shambhu Patnaik (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shambhu-patnaik/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/export-categories/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [export](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/export/) | #41 | 371 |
| [export categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/export-categories/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| export | >100 | 8,775 |
| export categories | >100 | 3,184 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (117) | Oct 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Customizer Export/Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customizer-export-import/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (115) | Jun 16, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-order-export-lite/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (350) | Oct 12, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [WP All Export – Drag & Drop Export to Any Custom CSV, XML & Excel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-all-export/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (414) | Oct 1, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Export All URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-all-urls/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (94) | Oct 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Export media with selected content (by DKZR)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-with-selected-content/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (93) | Sep 3, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [WP Import Export Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-import-export-lite/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (113) | Sep 12, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [افزونه رسمی ترب](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/products-extractor-for-woocommerce/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Sep 14, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Export Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-library/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (48) | Apr 5, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [YML for Yandex Market](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yml-for-yandex-market/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (72) | Oct 8, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Export Categories safe to use in 2026?
Export Categories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Export Categories?
Export Categories is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 25,807 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 294 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Export Categories work with WordPress 7.1?
Export Categories is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Export Categories last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 26, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Export Categories?
Export Categories is developed and maintained by Shambhu Patnaik.

### What are the best alternatives to Export Categories?
The most popular alternatives to Export Categories are Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+ installs), Customizer Export/Import (100K+ installs) and Advanced Order Export For W… (100K+ installs).


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