Cat + Tag Filter
v0.9.1by ajayver · updated 14 years ago
This plugin adds a widget to your WordPress site that gives your visitors an ability to filter all your posts by a category or/and tag.
- Rank
- #15,538
- Down24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 131
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20K
- 20,024 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Cat + Tag Filter at a glance
Cat + Tag Filter is a WordPress plugin by ajayver with 100+ active installs, the #15,538 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 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 0.9.1 came out on Nov 23, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 328 plugins tagged “tags”, it ranks #61. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Cat + Tag Filter |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 131 · -4.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 137 |
Rank over time
#15,538 · down 19 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,538 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,514 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,523 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,519 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,504 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,476 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,486 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,482 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,452 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,529 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,449 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,536 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,517 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,519 |
Growth %
Average -0.34% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.38% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.9100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 14, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 23, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Cat + Tag Filter
How many websites use Cat + Tag Filter?
Cat + Tag Filter is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,538 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Cat + Tag Filter been downloaded?
20,024 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Cat + Tag Filter last updated?
Version 0.9.1 came out on Nov 23, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Cat + Tag Filter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Cat + Tag Filter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Cat + Tag Filter still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Cat + Tag Filter have?
4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Cat + Tag Filter?
The plugins most like Cat + Tag Filter, by the tags they share, are Flexible Posts Widget (7K+), Post Tags and Categories for Pages (20K+) and Essential Widgets (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 131 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 20K |
| Author | ajayver |
| First released | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Version | 0.9.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 23, 2012 |
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