# SF Category Menu

> SF Category Menu has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SF Category Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Easy treeview menu for WordPress categories.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,772
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (-6.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** May 16, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Studiofreya (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/studiofreya/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sf-category-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/categories/) | >100 | 356 |
| [child](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/child/) | #14 | 21 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 531 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | >100 | 381 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,121 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| categories | >100 | 10,000 |
| child | >100 | 2,349 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 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 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 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 SF Category Menu free?
Yes. SF Category Menu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SF Category Menu safe to use in 2026?
SF Category Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SF Category Menu?
SF Category Menu is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,772 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SF Category Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
SF Category Menu 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 SF Category Menu last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on May 16, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes SF Category Menu?
SF Category Menu is developed and maintained by Studiofreya.

### What are the best alternatives to SF Category Menu?
The most popular alternatives to SF Category Menu are List category posts (80K+ installs), Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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