# PE Category Filter

> PE Category Filter has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 135 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** PE Category Filter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Modern WordPress plugin for filtering categories from home page with performance optimization and security enhancements.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 16,240
- **Downloads (30 days):** 135 (-37.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pavel Espinal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/khratos/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pe-category-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | #77 | 414 |
| [exclude](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exclude/) | #3 | 22 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | #47 | 251 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,046 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,673 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | #40 | 10,000 |
| exclude | #88 | 4,755 |
| filter | #34 | 10,000 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 56.5%
- 1.4: 22.8%
- 2.1: 10.4%
- 1.3: 10.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 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 | [Add Category to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-category-to-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Oct 19, 2019 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Term Management Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/term-management-tools/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (76) | Dec 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [WP No Base Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-no-base-permalink/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (16) | May 6, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Adjust Admin Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adjust-admin-categories/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 27, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Parent Category Toggler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-category-toggler/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [List Custom Taxonomy Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-custom-taxonomy-widget/) | 9K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Jul 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PE Category Filter safe to use in 2026?
PE Category Filter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PE Category Filter?
PE Category Filter is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,240 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 135 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PE Category Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested PE Category Filter up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does PE Category Filter need?
PE Category Filter requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was PE Category Filter last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on September 6, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes PE Category Filter?
PE Category Filter is developed and maintained by Pavel Espinal.

### What are the best alternatives to PE Category Filter?
The most popular alternatives to PE Category Filter are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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