Allow HTML in Category Descriptions
v1.2.5by Arno Esterhuizen · updated 8 months ago
This plugin allows you to use unfiltered HTML in your category descriptions by disabling selected WordPress filters.
- Rank
- #2,399
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 8,350
- 8K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 132.8K
- 132,755 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 41 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions at a glance
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions is a WordPress plugin by Arno Esterhuizen with 8K+ active installs, the #2,399 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 49 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Version 1.2.5 came out on Mar 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 273 plugins tagged “filter”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats983 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Allow HTML in Category Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 49 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 24 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 8,350 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 8,350 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8,354 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8,366 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8,363 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8,353 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8,342 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8,345 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8,342 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8,365 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8,367 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8,369 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8,370 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8,363 |
Rank over time
#2,399 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,399 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,399 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,399 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,399 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,399 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,400 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,399 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,400 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,400 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,396 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,398 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,402 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,403 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,404 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,403 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.08% |
Active installs band
8K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2403 → #2399
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
- v1.10.3%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★41 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jun 11, 2008
- Last updated
- Mar 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Allow HTML in Category Descriptions
How many websites use Allow HTML in Category Descriptions?
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,399 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Allow HTML in Category Descriptions been downloaded?
132,755 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 49 times. See download stats
When was Allow HTML in Category Descriptions last updated?
Version 1.2.5 came out on Mar 5, 2026 (8 months ago). See every release
Is Allow HTML in Category Descriptions compatible with the latest WordPress?
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Allow HTML in Category Descriptions have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.2.5, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Allow HTML in Category Descriptions still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Allow HTML in Category Descriptions have?
5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Allow HTML in Category Descriptions?
The plugins most like Allow HTML in Category Descriptions, by the tags they share, are Post Category Filter (WP Admin) (1K+), List Products By Category Widget for WooCommerce (900+) and HUSKY (80K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
41 reviews
- 5 stars: 41 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 8,350 |
| Reported installs | 8K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 41 |
| Total downloads | 132.8K |
| Author | Arno Esterhuizen |
| First released | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Version | 1.2.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Mar 5, 2026 |
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