Multiple Tags
Through this plugin, user can able to combine the repeated tags under the single group tag name
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Multiple Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Multiple Tags stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| group tags | >100 |
| multiple tags | >100 |
| tag | >100 |
| tag multiple | >100 |
| tagging | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 6 reviews
About Multiple Tags
From the official readme · v3.1Description
Through this plugin, user can able to combine the repeated tags under the single group tag name
- Users can able to add repeated tags under a group name
- Users can able to add up to Ten custom group name and tags
- Users can select the group name in Add New Post section
- After publishing the post, all tags under the respective Group name will be added to the tag section.
- User can also edit the multiple tag in quick edit
- User can also do bulk edit (new)
For More information : http://buffercode.com/multiple-tags-wordpress-plugin/
Installation
- Upload the “multiple-tags” directory to the plugins directory.
- Go to the plugins setting page and activate “Multiple Tags”.
- Go to Settings –> Multiple Tag –> Fill the Group name and Tags [ Tags should be Comma Separation ]. Find the sample input in setting page.
- Users can able to view Multiple Tag in Posting area.
For More information : http://buffercode.com/multiple-tags-wordpress-plugin/
Changelog
Bug fixes
3.1
- Bug fixes
3.0
- Now user can do bulk edit
2.2
- Now user can able to update the Multiple tag in quick edit.
2.1
- Supports 3.9.1
2.0
- Now user can add 10 Tags.
- Completely changed variables and improved security, Please update your tags if not present
1.1.1
- Updated to 3.8.1 core
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Best Multiple Tags alternatives
All group tags plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Easy Additional Tags
Easy Additional Tags is an update to the much loved Multiple Tags plugin.
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FAQ
Multiple Tags: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Multiple Tags free?
Yes. Multiple Tags is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Multiple Tags safe to use in 2026?
Multiple Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Multiple Tags?
Multiple Tags is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,251 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does Multiple Tags work with WordPress 7.1?
Multiple Tags is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Multiple Tags last updated?
The latest version, 3.1, was released on October 20, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Multiple Tags?
Multiple Tags is developed and maintained by M A Vinoth Kumar.
What are the best alternatives to Multiple Tags?
The most popular alternatives to Multiple Tags are Easy Additional Tags (<10 installs).
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