# Display Categories Tree

> Display Categories Tree has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Display Categories Tree shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**If you need to add more css and customization options to the Default WordPress Category Widget this plugin is for you. Using this plugin you can display your sidebar categories in a tree-view in just one click.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,174
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+34.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.1+, PHP 5.6.20+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** aoulmderat (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aoulmderat/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-categories-tree/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | #62 | 351 |
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | #78 | 414 |
| [hierarchy child](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hierarchy-child/) | #1 | 1 |
| [style css child](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/style-css-child/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tree/) | #3 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| hierarchy child | >100 | 262 |
| style css child | >100 | 820 |
| tree | >100 | 825 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (194) | Sep 23, 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 | [FV Top Level Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-top-level-cats/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (23) | Sep 3, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [Post Tags and Categories for Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-tags-and-categories-for-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (23) | Jan 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [Visual Term Description Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/visual-term-description-editor/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 17, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Essential Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-widgets/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jun 18, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Display Categories Tree safe to use in 2026?
Display Categories Tree shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Display Categories Tree?
Display Categories Tree is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,174 times since it launched in June 2020. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Display Categories Tree work with WordPress 7.1?
Display Categories Tree is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Display Categories Tree need?
Display Categories Tree requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Display Categories Tree last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 3, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Display Categories Tree?
Display Categories Tree is developed and maintained by aoulmderat.

### What are the best alternatives to Display Categories Tree?
The most popular alternatives to Display Categories Tree are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and Tag, Category, and Taxonomy… (40K+ installs).


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