Auto-Deselect Uncategorized
v1.0.3by gnowland · updated 6 years ago
Deselect "Uncategorized" (or your chosen "default category") when others are selected; re-select it when no others are.
- Rank
- #21,448
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,072 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto-Deselect Uncategorized at a glance
Auto-Deselect Uncategorized is a WordPress plugin by gnowland with 40+ active installs, the #21,448 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 8, 2020, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 319 plugins tagged “taxonomy”, it ranks #114. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto-Deselect Uncategorized |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,448 · down 42 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,448 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,297 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,237 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,358 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,348 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,472 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,346 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,400 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,485 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,406 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21485 → #21297Installs 40+ → 50+
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Dec 3, 2020
- Last updated
- Dec 8, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto-Deselect Uncategorized
How many websites use Auto-Deselect Uncategorized?
Auto-Deselect Uncategorized is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,448 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto-Deselect Uncategorized been downloaded?
2,072 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Auto-Deselect Uncategorized last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 8, 2020 (5 years ago).
Is Auto-Deselect Uncategorized compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto-Deselect Uncategorized’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, 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.
Is Auto-Deselect Uncategorized still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto-Deselect Uncategorized have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto-Deselect Uncategorized?
The plugins most like Auto-Deselect Uncategorized, by the tags they share, are PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+), Category Icon (2K+) and Require Post Category (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | gnowland |
| First released | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
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