WordPress plugin comparison
JS Archive List vs List categories
At a glance
- List categories has more active installs: 5K+, against 3K+ for JS Archive List.
- JS Archive List is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 4.5 from 15 reviews.
- List categories was updated more recently: Sep 13, 2026, against Apr 3, 2026 for JS Archive List.
- List categories is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for JS Archive List.
- JS Archive List has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for List categories.
Line by line
List categories leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  JS Archive List |  List categories |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,080 | #3,106 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 599 | 574 |
| Rating | 4.8(45) | 4.5(15) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.60 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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