Live from WordPress.org · Sep 29, 2026
Best Category Slug Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “category slug” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is No Category Base (WPML) with 100K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Category Base (WPML)
This plugin removes the mandatory 'Category Base' from your category permalinks. It's…
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100K+ |
| 2 |
WP Remove Category Base
Removes the category base slug from the category archive permalinks (URL's).
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7K+ |
| 3 |
WP Remove Category prefix
Removes the category base slug from the category archive permalinks (URL's).
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100+ |
Top Category Slug plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular category slug plugin for WordPress?
No Category Base (WPML) is the most popular category slug plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many category slug plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “category slug” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which category slug plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, No Category Base (WPML) has the highest rating at 4.5/5 from 34 reviews.
Are these category slug plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 category slug plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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