Forgot the Category
Forgot the Category stops you from forgetting to set a category for a post. It simply pops up a Javascript alert box if you haven’t selected any categories when you save a post. That’s all there is to it.
Consider an alternative
Forgot the Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Forgot the Category stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| categories | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Forgot the Category
From the official readme · v0.3Description
Forgot the Category stops you from forgetting to set a category for a post. It simply pops up a Javascript alert box if
you haven’t selected any categories when you save a post. That’s all there is to it.
Changelog
Version 0.3
Fixed the plugin for the latest versions of WordPress.
Version 0.2
Removed some pesky white space (how did I miss that?). This
fixed the bug with the rich text editor.
Also replaced a <? with a <?php.
Thanks to Luke Howell (snumb130) for both of these.
Version 0.1
First release.
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FAQ
Forgot the Category: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Forgot the Category free?
Yes. Forgot the Category is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Forgot the Category safe to use in 2026?
Forgot the Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Forgot the Category?
Forgot the Category is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,585 times since it launched in October 2007. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.
Does Forgot the Category work with WordPress 7.1?
Forgot the Category is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Forgot the Category last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on January 29, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes Forgot the Category?
Forgot the Category is developed and maintained by DanCoulter.
What are the best alternatives to Forgot the Category?
The most popular alternatives to Forgot the Category are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).
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