# Polylang Category Creator

> Polylang Category Creator has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Polylang Category Creator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows to create categories for Posts, Woocommerce Products, or other taxonomies. In the admin page, it detects your Polylang languages and builds a form to create the category for each language in the same…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 4,000
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Dec 6, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** merk_cat (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/merksk8/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/polylang-category-creator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bulk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk/) | #32 | 90 |
| [multiple categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multiple-categories/) | #1 | 1 |
| [polylang](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/polylang/) | #27 | 81 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | >100 | 293 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,480 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bulk | >100 | 6,559 |
| multiple categories | >100 | 5,066 |
| polylang | >100 | 1,580 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,405 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Manage – Centralized site maintenance and monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage/) | 100K+ | 2/5 (1) | Oct 8, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 2 | [WP Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bulk-delete/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (131) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (129) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Bulk Post Update Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-post-update-date/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Aug 2, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Bulk Move](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-move/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 28, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Generate Images (AI) – Magic Post Thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-post-thumbnail/) | 5K+ | 4.3/5 (25) | Aug 24, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [WOLF – WordPress Posts Bulk Editor and Manager Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-editor/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (27) | Jul 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Bulk Change Media Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-change-media-author/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 31, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [SOOZ – AI for SEO – Bulk Generate Focus Keyphrases, Metadata, Alt Text (SEO Autopilot)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-for-seo/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Oct 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Update Post Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-post-date/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 28, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Polylang Category Creator safe to use in 2026?
Polylang Category Creator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Polylang Category Creator?
Polylang Category Creator is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,000 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Polylang Category Creator work with WordPress 7.1?
Polylang Category Creator is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Polylang Category Creator last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on December 6, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Polylang Category Creator?
Polylang Category Creator is developed and maintained by merk_cat.

### What are the best alternatives to Polylang Category Creator?
The most popular alternatives to Polylang Category Creator are Manage (100K+ installs), WP Bulk Delete (90K+ installs) and Bulk Delete (30K+ installs).


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