# Plugin Categories

> Plugin Categories has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 34 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugin Categories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Plugin Categories gives you the abillity to categorize all your WordPress Plugins in the same manner you would categorize posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,969
- **Downloads (30 days):** 34 (+13.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 1, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tormorten (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tormorten/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-categories/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backend/) | #42 | 50 |
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 351 |
| [management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/management/) | #67 | 123 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backend | >100 | 4,540 |
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| management | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Admin Language Change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-admin-language-change/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Aug 4, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Featured Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-galleries/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (20) | Aug 2, 2018 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [WPC Admin Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-admin-columns/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 25, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-customizer/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Aug 15, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Floating Publish Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-publish-button/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (12) | Dec 12, 2014 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Backend Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-mp/) | 800+ | 4.7/5 (12) | Aug 20, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Better User Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-user-search/) | 700+ | 5/5 (15) | Feb 3, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Dashboard Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-notes/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Mar 10, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 9 | [Admin Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notice/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [OneSignal Sender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/onesignal-sender/) | 300+ | 3/5 (6) | May 27, 2019 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plugin Categories safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Categories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugin Categories?
Plugin Categories is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,969 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugin Categories work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Categories is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plugin Categories last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.2, was released on July 1, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Plugin Categories?
Plugin Categories is developed and maintained by tormorten.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugin Categories?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Categories are Simple Admin Language Change (10K+ installs), Featured Galleries (3K+ installs) and WPC Admin Columns (1K+ installs).


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