# Best Genre Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 genre plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: GS Books Showcase, Books Custom Post Type (Gen…, WDES rtMedia Music.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GS Books Showcase – Display Books in Grid, Slider & More / Library for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gs-books-showcase/) | 500+ | 4.8/5 (42) | Aug 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Books Custom Post Type (Genre, Authors and Series)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/books/) | 30+ | — | Sep 10, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [WDES rtMedia Music](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wdes-rtmedia-music/) | 10+ | — | Jun 1, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular genre plugin for WordPress?
GS Books Showcase – Display Books in Grid, Slider & More / Library for WordPress is the most popular genre plugin with 500+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many genre plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “genre” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which genre plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, GS Books Showcase – Display Books in Grid, Slider & More / Library for WordPress has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 42 reviews.

### Are these genre plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 genre 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genre/ · Generated 2026-10-15 13:45 UTC by PageForge