# Redirect to Category Latest Post

> Redirect to Category Latest Post has <10 active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Redirect to Category Latest Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**This plugin makes redirecting category menu item to the latest post in it easy by just clicking a checkbox in admin page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 3,023
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+14% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 6, 2019
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** emma2334 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/emma2334/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/redirect-to-latest-post-in-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 414 |
| [latest post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest-post/) | #13 | 14 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 524 |
| [nav menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nav-menu/) | #38 | 38 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | >100 | 397 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| latest post | >100 | 5,518 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| nav menu | >100 | 819 |
| redirect | >100 | 6,874 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 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 | [Add Category to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-category-to-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Oct 19, 2019 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Term Management Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/term-management-tools/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (76) | Dec 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [WP No Base Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-no-base-permalink/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (16) | May 6, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Adjust Admin Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adjust-admin-categories/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 27, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Parent Category Toggler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-category-toggler/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Bulk Move](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-move/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 28, 2024 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Redirect to Category Latest Post free?
Yes. Redirect to Category Latest Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Redirect to Category Latest Post safe to use in 2026?
Redirect to Category Latest Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Redirect to Category Latest Post?
Redirect to Category Latest Post is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,023 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Redirect to Category Latest Post last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.2, was released on August 6, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Redirect to Category Latest Post?
Redirect to Category Latest Post is developed and maintained by emma2334.

### What are the best alternatives to Redirect to Category Latest Post?
The most popular alternatives to Redirect to Category Latest Post are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Tag, Category, and Taxonomy… (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-to-latest-post-in-category/ · Generated 2026-09-29 17:06 UTC by PageForge