# Best Primary Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 7 primary plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Primary Addon for Elementor, Easy Primary Category, Simple Primary Category.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Primary Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/primary-addon-for-elementor/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 2, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Primary Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-primary-category/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 10, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Primary Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-primary-category/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 24, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Top Cat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/topcat/) | 10+ | — | May 27, 2005 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Primary Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/primary-redirect/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 25, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [GET Different Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-different-menus/) | 10+ | — | Dec 7, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Select Primary Category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/deniz-primary-category/) | <10 | — | Jun 13, 2018 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular primary plugin for WordPress?
Primary Addon for Elementor is the most popular primary plugin with 6K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many primary plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 7 plugins tagged “primary” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these primary plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 7 primary 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/primary/ · Generated 2026-10-17 15:10 UTC by PageForge