WP Term Family
WP Term Family allows users to assign a Family to any category, tag, or taxonomy term using a dropdown, providing customized functionality for taxonomy terms.
Use with caution
WP Term Family works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 hours ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 8 hours ago
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (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 Term Family stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| family | >100 |
| meta | >100 |
| metadata | >100 |
| taxonomy | >100 |
| term | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Term Family
From the official readme · v0.2.0Description
Family for categories, tags, and other taxonomy terms
WP Term Family allows users to assign a Family to any category, tag, or taxonomy term using a dropdown, providing customized functionality for taxonomy terms.
Dependencies
This plugin requires WP Term Meta
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Installation
- Download and install using the built in WordPress plugin installer.
- Activate in the “Plugins” area of your admin by clicking the “Activate” link.
- No further setup or configuration is necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin depend on any others?
Yes. Please install the WP Term Meta plugin.
Does this create new database tables?
No. There are no new database tables with this plugin.
Does this modify existing database tables?
No. All of WordPress’s core database tables remain untouched.
How do I query for terms via their Family?
With WordPress’s get_terms() function, the same as usual, but with an additional meta_query argument according the WP_Meta_Query specification: https://codex.wordpress.org/Class_Reference/WP_Meta_Query $terms = get_terms( 'category', array( 'depth' => 1, 'number' => 100, 'parent' => 0, 'hide_empty' => false, // Query by family using the "wp-term-meta" plugin! 'meta_query' => array( array( 'key' => 'family', 'value' => 'private' ) ) ) );
Where can I get support?
The WordPress support forums: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-term-family/
Where can I find documentation?
http://github.com/stuttter/wp-term-family/
Changelog
0.2.0
- Update base class
0.1.1
- Fix quick-edit UI
0.1.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Term Family: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is WP Term Family free?
Yes. WP Term Family is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Term Family safe to use in 2026?
WP Term Family works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 hours ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Term Family?
WP Term Family is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,690 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Term Family work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Term Family is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Term Family last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on October 10, 2026 (8 hours ago).
Who makes WP Term Family?
WP Term Family is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.
What are the best alternatives to WP Term Family?
The most popular alternatives to WP Term Family are RootsPersona (400+ installs), GedShow (200+ installs) and Genealogy (50+ installs).
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