Category class
v1.3by LordPretender · updated 9 years ago
Here is a library for developpers which help them to use categories and posts whithin a simple class.
- Rank
- #46,316
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,556 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Category class at a glance
Category class is a WordPress plugin by LordPretender with 10+ active installs, the #46,316 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3 came out on Dec 31, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 91 plugins tagged “library”, it ranks #59. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Category class |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,316 · down 11,369 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,316 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,736 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,781 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,913 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,691 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #35,791 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,947 |
Growth %
Average -2.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6.1
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 20, 2013
- Last updated
- Dec 31, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Category class
How many websites use Category class?
Category class is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,316 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Category class been downloaded?
2,556 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Category class last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Dec 31, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Category class compatible with the latest WordPress?
Category class’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Category class still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Category class have?
No one has reviewed Category class on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Category class?
The plugins most like Category class, by the tags they share, are Media Library Categories (20K+), PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+) and Recent Posts by Category Widget (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | LordPretender |
| First released | Nov 20, 2013 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.6.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 31, 2016 |
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