# WP Current Subcategories

> WP Current Subcategories has 30+ active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Current Subcategories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**After installing WP Current Subcategories go to Widget Areas and add WP Current Subcategories widget: * Title – Choose the Title of Widget Section * Prefix – If checked add parent category name before subcategory name**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,421
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (-16.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 1, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Francesco Sganga (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/francescosganga/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-current-subcategories/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [current](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current/) | #4 | 10 |
| [subcategories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subcategories/) | #1 | 7 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,306 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| current | >100 | 10,000 |
| subcategories | >100 | 235 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Current Year Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-year-shortcodes/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jan 3, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Today's Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/todays-date/) | 80+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 27, 2013 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Age Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/age-shortcodes/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 2, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Current Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-post/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Feb 12, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [scORE!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/score/) | 10+ | — | Sep 12, 2008 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [LS IceCast ONAIR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ls-icecast-onair/) | 10+ | 3/5 (1) | Nov 27, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Show Star Sign Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-star-sign-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 14, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Anchor Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anchor-highlighter/) | 10+ | — | Apr 20, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [autometa's NOWON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nowon/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Current Subcategories free?
Yes. WP Current Subcategories is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Current Subcategories safe to use in 2026?
WP Current Subcategories shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Current Subcategories?
WP Current Subcategories is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,421 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Current Subcategories work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Current Subcategories is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Current Subcategories need?
WP Current Subcategories requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Current Subcategories last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 1, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes WP Current Subcategories?
WP Current Subcategories is developed and maintained by Francesco Sganga.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Current Subcategories?
The most popular alternatives to WP Current Subcategories are Current Year Shortcodes (1K+ installs), Today's Date (80+ installs) and Age Shortcodes (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-current-subcategories/ · Generated 2026-10-01 21:15 UTC by PageForge