WP Select Primary Category
WP Select Primary Category plugin allows you to select a primary category for different posts and custom post types.
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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.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Select Primary Category stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| category | >100 |
| primary category | >100 |
| taxonomies | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About WP Select Primary Category
From the official readme · v1.0.8Description
WP Select Primary Category plugin allows you to select a primary category for different posts and custom post types.
Background for this plugin
Many publishers use categories as a means to logically organize their content. However, many pieces of content have more than one category. Sometimes it’s useful to designate a primary
category for posts (and custom post types). On the front-end, the agency need the ability to query for posts (and custom post types) based on their primary categories.
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 install of this plugin, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field type “WP Select Primary Category” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found this plugin, you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”.
Manual installation
- Download and unzip the WP Select Primary Category plugin
- Upload the entire wp-select-primary-category/ directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the WP Select Primary Category plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
How to use WP Select Primary Category?
You can use WP Select Primary Category functionality under Categories panel in any of the hierarchical post type.
License
Select Primary Category is distributed under the terms of GNU GPL2.
Future Updates
- A Gutenberg Block to show in any post/page
- Shortcode with different options to show on any page/post
- Widget to show the posts based on primary category on different widget areas
For developers
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FAQ
WP Select Primary Category: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
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 7,120 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 169 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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