# Pro Categories Widget

> Pro Categories Widget has 800+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 11 reviews and 187 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pro Categories Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Pro Categories Widget plugin.You have choice to specific categories exclude.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 23,934
- **Downloads (30 days):** 187 (+29.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shambhu Patnaik (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shambhu-patnaik/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pro-categories-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advanced categories widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced-categories-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [exclude categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exclude-categories/) | #3 | 3 |
| [exclude categories widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exclude-categories-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [pro categories widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pro-categories-widget/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advanced categories widget | >100 | 2,019 |
| exclude categories | >100 | 2,061 |
| exclude categories widget | >100 | 971 |
| pro categories widget | >100 | 2,123 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 94.8%
- Other: 5.3%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pro Categories Widget safe to use in 2026?
Pro Categories Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pro Categories Widget?
Pro Categories Widget is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,934 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 187 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pro Categories Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Pro Categories Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Pro Categories Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on March 26, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Pro Categories Widget?
Pro Categories Widget is developed and maintained by Shambhu Patnaik.


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