# Template Base On Category

> Template Base On Category has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Template Base On Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,630
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (-9.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 21, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jam Viet (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mcjambi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/template-base-on-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 414 |
| [category template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-template/) | #4 | 5 |
| [change template base on category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-template-base-on-category/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Template change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template-change/) | #1 | 1 |
| [template for category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template-for-category/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| category template | >100 | 5,127 |
| change template base on category | >100 | 647 |
| Template change | >100 | 8,990 |
| template for category | >100 | 5,127 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | [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 | [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 | [List Custom Taxonomy Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-custom-taxonomy-widget/) | 9K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Jul 19, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Template Base On Category free?
Yes. Template Base On Category is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Template Base On Category safe to use in 2026?
Template Base On Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Template Base On Category?
Template Base On Category is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,630 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Template Base On Category work with WordPress 7.1?
Template Base On Category is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Template Base On Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 21, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Template Base On Category?
Template Base On Category is developed and maintained by Jam Viet.

### What are the best alternatives to Template Base On Category?
The most popular alternatives to Template Base On Category are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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