# WP Select Primary Category

> WP Select Primary Category has 40+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 171 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Select Primary Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**WP Select Primary Category plugin allows you to select a primary category for different posts and custom post types.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 7,131
- **Downloads (30 days):** 171 (+6.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** Dec 27, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mobeen Abdullah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mobeen-abdullah/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-select-primary-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 414 |
| [primary category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/primary-category/) | #1 | 2 |
| [taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomies/) | #28 | 74 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| primary category | >100 | 927 |
| taxonomies | >100 | 4,424 |

## 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 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Select Primary Category free?
Yes. WP Select Primary Category is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Select Primary Category safe to use in 2026?
WP Select Primary Category shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Select Primary Category?
WP Select Primary Category is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,131 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Select Primary Category work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Select Primary Category is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was WP Select Primary Category last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on December 27, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes WP Select Primary Category?
WP Select Primary Category is developed and maintained by Mobeen Abdullah.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-select-primary-category/ · Generated 2026-10-12 15:38 UTC by PageForge