# Only One Category

> Only One Category has 200+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 7 reviews and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Only One Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Only One Category makes sure users only select one category for their post by making the selectors radio buttons, which only allow one category to be selected.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 15,428
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+59.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 26, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pressupinc (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pressupinc/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/only-one-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | #63 | 350 |
| [edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/edit/) | #18 | 94 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| edit | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Only One Category safe to use in 2026?
Only One Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Only One Category?
Only One Category is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,428 times since it launched in July 2013. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Only One Category work with WordPress 7.1?
Only One Category is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Only One Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on February 26, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Only One Category?
Only One Category is developed and maintained by pressupinc.

### What are the best alternatives to Only One Category?
The most popular alternatives to Only One Category are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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