# FilterFlex

> FilterFlex has <10 active installs and 176 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** FilterFlex works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**A powerful plugin for applying filters to various WordPress elements with custom field support and dynamic tag replacement.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,144
- **Downloads (30 days):** 176 (-20.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** George Nagy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gpnagy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/filterflex/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 354 |
| [content filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-filter/) | #8 | 11 |
| [custom fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-fields/) | >100 | 310 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 252 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | >100 | 293 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| content filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom fields | >100 | 10,000 |
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,420 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 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 | [FV Top Level Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-top-level-cats/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (23) | Sep 3, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Post Tags and Categories for Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-tags-and-categories-for-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (23) | Jan 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Visual Term Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-term-description-editor/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Essential Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-widgets/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jun 18, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is FilterFlex safe to use in 2026?
FilterFlex works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FilterFlex?
FilterFlex is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,144 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 176 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FilterFlex work with WordPress 7.1?
FilterFlex is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does FilterFlex need?
FilterFlex requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was FilterFlex last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on August 18, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes FilterFlex?
FilterFlex is developed and maintained by George Nagy.

### What are the best alternatives to FilterFlex?
The most popular alternatives to FilterFlex are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filterflex/ · Generated 2026-10-12 15:59 UTC by PageForge