WOOF by Category
WooCommerce Product Filter (WOOF) extension to display a set of filters depending on the current product category page.
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WOOF by Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WOOF by Category stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| filter | >100 |
| filter category | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
| woocommerce products filter | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 19 reviews
About WOOF by Category
From the official readme · v3.2.0Description
WOOF by Category is a WooCommerce Product Filter (WOOF) extension, which allows users to set up different WOOF filters in different categories.
Plugin has Options page on the backend, to set up relationships between any WooCommerce product category and any set of WOOF filters. Only selected filters will be shown on the selected category page and its children. Please see screenshots.
It is possible to set up any number of category->filters pairs.
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- PHP version 7.0 or greater (PHP 8.0 or greater is recommended)
- MySQL version 5.5 or greater (MySQL 5.6 or greater is recommended)
- WooCommerce 3.0 or greater
- WooCommerce Product Filter (WOOF) plugin
Automatic installation
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself, and you don’t need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic installation of WOOF by Category, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field, type “WOOF by Category” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found our plugin, you can view details about it such as the point release, rating and description. Most importantly, you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”.
Manual installation
The manual installation method involves downloading our plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favourite FTP application. The WordPress codex contains instructions on how to do this here.
Updating
Automatic updates should work like a charm; as always though, ensure you back up your site just in case.
Frequently asked questions
How to use additional product taxonomies, not only product_cat?
Add this code to your theme’s functions.php file: function wbc_product_categories_filter( $categories ) { return array_merge( $categories, [ 'tax-1', 'tax-2' ] ); } add_filter( 'wbc_product_categories', 'wbc_product_categories_filter' ); where tax-1, tax-2, are additional product taxonomies to use with the plugin.
Where can I get support or talk to other users?
If you get stuck, you can ask for help in the WOOF by Category Plugin Forum.
Changelog
1.1 is a description and translation update mostly.
3.2.0
- Tested with WordPress 6.7.
- Tested with WooCommerce 9.3.
- Fixed deprecation error in wp_kses.
3.1.1
- Tested with WordPress 6.5.
- Tested with WooCommerce 8.8.
- Fixed deprecation message caused by FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING constant.
3.1.0
- Tested with WordPress 6.2.
- Tested with WooCommerce 8.6.
- The minimum required WordPress version is now 5.0
3.0.1
- Dropped support for PHP 5.6. The minimum required PHP version is now 7.0.
- Tested with WordPress 6.3.
- Tested with WooCommerce 7.9.
2.18
- Tested with WordPress 6.2.
- Tested with WooCommerce 7.5.
- Tested with PHP 8.2.
- Added compatibility with WC High-Performance order storage (COT) feature.
2.17
- Tested with WordPress 6.1
- Tested with WooCommerce 7.1
Screenshots
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FAQ
WOOF by Category: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is WOOF by Category free?
Yes. WOOF by Category is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WOOF by Category safe to use in 2026?
WOOF by Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WOOF by Category?
WOOF by Category is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 96,910 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 312 times in the last 30 days.
Does WOOF by Category work with WordPress 7.1?
WOOF by Category is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WOOF by Category need?
WOOF by Category requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WOOF by Category last updated?
The latest version, 3.2.0, was released on November 2, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes WOOF by Category?
WOOF by Category is developed and maintained by kaggdesign.
What are the best alternatives to WOOF by Category?
The most popular alternatives to WOOF by Category are HUSKY (80K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Allow HTML in Category Desc… (8K+ installs).
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