RDV Category Image
Add an image to a category or taxonomy. Display a category image using either a template tag or a shortcode.
Solid choice
RDV Category Image is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where RDV Category Image stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| category image | #3 |
| product category image | #11 |
| Tag image | #37 |
| taxonomy image | #14 |
| WooCommerce category | #60 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About RDV Category Image
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
The RDV Category Image plugin allows adding an image to a category, tag, or custom taxonomy. Please review the code snippets below to display a category image on a category page template, page, or post.
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Use the template tag
rdv_category_image_url();with the PHPechofunction to retrieve the category image URL, and then use it in an image tag.<?php if(function_exists('rdv_category_image_url')){ echo rdv_category_image_url(); } ?> -
Use the template tag
rdv_category_image();in the category template file to display the category image directly.<?php if(function_exists('rdv_category_image')){ rdv_category_image(); } ?> -
Use the shortcode in a page, post, or page builder template to display a category image. The basic shortcode without attributes
[rdv_category_image]displays the image on a category archive page. Use the shortcode attributesterm_idandsizeto display a specific category image and size on any page or post.[rdv_category_image] [rdv_category_image term_id="10"] [rdv_category_image size="thumbnail"] [rdv_category_image term_id="10" size="thumbnail"]
Installation
- Go to the WordPress admin area and select Plugins > Add New from the menu.
- Search for “RDV Category Image”.
- Click install.
- Click activate.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the shortcode for my category?
When you edit a category that has an image, a shortcode automatically appears on the edit page like this: [rdv_category_image term_id="10"] Simply click the shortcode to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere on your site (posts, pages, widgets).
The image isn’t showing on my site. What should I check?
Please check these three items: 1. Go to RDV Category Image settings and verify that the taxonomy (Categories, Tags, etc.) is checked and saved. 2. Confirm you’ve uploaded an image for that specific category. 3. Clear your site cache and refresh the page.
Does this work with WooCommerce product categories?
Yes! WooCommerce product categories are fully supported: Go to RDV Category Image settings. Check “Product categories (product_cat)”. Click Save Changes. Edit any product category and upload an image. Use the shortcode displayed on the edit page to show the image anywhere in your store.
Will this plugin slow down my website?
No, the plugin is lightweight and will not affect your site’s performance. It only loads administrative scripts on relevant category edit screens.
Do I need to edit my theme files to use this plugin?
No! Editing files is not required for most users. Simply use the shortcode that appears when editing a category and paste it into: – Pages or posts (using the shortcode with the term_id attribute). – Page builder modules (such as Elementor, Divi, or Beaver Builder). – Page builder category archive templates. Advanced users who want more control can optionally add template tags to child theme files – see the template tag examples in the Description section above.
Changelog
1.1.2
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 7.1
- New: Added Quick Edit support to set, change, or remove category and taxonomy images directly from the term list table.
- Security: Hardened nonce validation for AJAX taxonomy inline saves (
inline-save-tax) and term updates. - Tweak: Optimized admin layout styling and button spacing across category edit and Quick Edit screens.
- Tweak: Refactored internal class naming and admin settings code for improved WordPress integration.
1.1.1
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 7.0
- Security: Replaced direct-access guards with the
return;pattern. - Security: Removed the redundant manual nonce field on the settings page, as the WordPress Settings API handles this automatically.
- Security: Hardened term image save/update sanitization using
absint( wp_unslash(...) ). - Security: Updated admin page capability checks and requirements to
manage_optionsfor consistency with settings access. - Security: Added defensive checks in frontend helpers to prevent edge-case PHP notices.
- Fix: Defined helper functions in
function_existschecks to prevent conflicts. - Fix: Maintained taxonomy image column output after Quick Edit and Add Term AJAX refreshes.
- Fix: Updated category list thumbnail column output to return HTML.
- Enhancement: Limited admin and media asset loading to the plugin settings and taxonomy edit screens for improved performance.
- Enhancement: Added a scoped success notice (
Settings saved successfully.) on the plugin settings page. - Enhancement: Improved the category image edit screen with dynamic
Add ImageandChange Imagebutton labels. - Enhancement: Updated the category image size dropdown to display dimensions and disable unavailable sizes.
- Enhancement: Optimized column filter registration to only run on active taxonomy list pages.
- Enhancement: Updated settings page instructions to support translation.
- Enhancement: Added keyboard support (Enter/Space) to the click-to-copy shortcode.
- Tweak: Localized the media frame handling in the admin JavaScript to prevent global variable conflicts.
- Tweak: Improved media frame image URL fallback logic when certain attachment sizes are unavailable.
- Tweak: Removed unnecessary output buffering in the shortcode flow.
1.1.0
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 6.9
- New: Added shortcode preview on category edit page with click-to-copy functionality.
- Security: Added nonces and capability checks for term image add/edit.
- Security: Sanitized inputs (use
intval()for image IDs) and improved attribute/URL escaping. - Security: Added a sanitize callback for plugin options.
- Fix: Handled missing/invalid attachments to avoid PHP notices.
- Enhancement: Refactored JavaScript to eliminate global variables and use targeted event handlers for improved reliability.
- Enhancement: Initialize plugin on
plugins_loadedhook for proper WordPress integration. - Tweak: Preselect the existing image in the media modal when editing a category image.
- Docs: Added FAQ section to readme.txt.
1.0.10
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 6.8.1
- Tweak: Minor adjustments to code.
1.0.9
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 6.5.2
- Tweak: Minor adjustments to CSS and code.
1.0.8
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 6.4.2
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FAQ
RDV Category Image: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is RDV Category Image free?
Yes. RDV Category Image is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RDV Category Image safe to use in 2026?
RDV Category Image is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RDV Category Image?
RDV Category Image is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,274 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 339 times in the last 30 days.
Does RDV Category Image work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested RDV Category Image up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does RDV Category Image need?
RDV Category Image requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was RDV Category Image last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on September 15, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes RDV Category Image?
RDV Category Image is developed and maintained by rdvinfotech.
What are the best alternatives to RDV Category Image?
The most popular alternatives to RDV Category Image are Categories Images (50K+ installs), Advanced Category and Custo… (1K+ installs) and Custom Category Image (300+ installs).
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