# OSM Categories

> OSM Categories has 20+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 181 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** OSM Categories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,455
- **Downloads (30 days):** 181 (+8.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Guido Handrick (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kito76/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/osm-categories/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [geocache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geocache/) | #1 | 4 |
| [geocaching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geocaching/) | #1 | 5 |
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #39 | 117 |
| [geotag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geotag/) | #4 | 11 |
| [openstreetmap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/openstreetmap/) | #35 | 59 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| geocache | #3 | 7 |
| geocaching | #4 | 7 |
| geolocation | >100 | 841 |
| geotag | #24 | 28 |
| openstreetmap | >100 | 338 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [gcStats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gcstats/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 26, 2009 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [Geocache Stat Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geocache-stat-bar/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 26, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Geo Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-tools/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is OSM Categories safe to use in 2026?
OSM Categories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use OSM Categories?
OSM Categories is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,455 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 181 times in the last 30 days.

### Does OSM Categories work with WordPress 7.1?
OSM Categories is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was OSM Categories last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on August 25, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes OSM Categories?
OSM Categories is developed and maintained by Guido Handrick.

### What are the best alternatives to OSM Categories?
The most popular alternatives to OSM Categories are gcStats (10+ installs), Geocache Stat Bar (10+ installs) and Geo Tools (<10 installs).


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