Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard
v1.1by newvibe · updated 7 years ago
In the Dashboard, collapses sub categories into hidden submenus that can be expanded and collapsed. Keeps selected categories visible.
- Rank
- #8,527
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 570
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.5K
- 5,500 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard at a glance
Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard is a WordPress plugin by newvibe with 500+ active installs, the #8,527 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Aug 15, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 70 plugins tagged “ui”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats90 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 570 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 570 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 612 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 614 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 614 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 610 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 611 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 608 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 608 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 607 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 606 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 604 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 604 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 603 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 587 |
Rank over time
#8,527 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #8,527 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,523 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,519 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,515 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,507 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,528 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,494 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,522 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,498 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,504 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,511 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,542 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,539 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,553 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,540 |
Growth %
Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -6.86% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +2.73% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8553 → #8528
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 19, 2017
- Last updated
- Aug 15, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard
How many websites use Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard?
Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,527 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard been downloaded?
5,500 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Aug 15, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard compatible with the latest WordPress?
Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard?
The plugins most like Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard, by the tags they share, are Adjust Admin Categories (10K+), Announce from the Dashboard (7K+) and Category Checklist Tree (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 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 | ≈ 570 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 5.5K |
| Author | newvibe |
| First released | Nov 19, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2019 |
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