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Hide Categories On Shop Page

v1.1.3

by WMEric · updated 4 years ago

Simple solution to hide specific categories in you woocommerce shop main page i.e. domain.com/shop This plugin was based on WC Hide Categories On Shop …

Rank
#5,494
Down9 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,560
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
45.3K
45,301 all-time
Rating
4.4/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +27.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~31d

Hide Categories On Shop Page at a glance

Hide Categories On Shop Page is a WordPress plugin by WMEric with 1K+ active installs, the #5,494 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 27% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2022, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 189 plugins tagged “WordPress”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

283 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Hide Categories On Shop Page Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.10152025Oct 11Oct 14Oct 17Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateHide Categories On Shop Page
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202616
Oct 26, 202624
Oct 25, 202617
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202616
Oct 22, 202619
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202619
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 202612
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 202615
Oct 14, 202614
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 202613
Oct 11, 202613

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,562 · -9.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 14 days across 1 series.1.6K1.6K1.7K1.7KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 10, 20261,562
Nov 9, 20261,565
Nov 8, 20261,568
Nov 7, 20261,565
Nov 5, 20261,569
Nov 4, 20261,572
Nov 3, 20261,573
Nov 2, 20261,573
Nov 1, 20261,577
Oct 31, 20261,572
Oct 30, 20261,574
Oct 29, 20261,571
Oct 28, 20261,573
Oct 27, 20261,725

Rank over time

#5,494 · down 29 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#5.5K#5.5KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 2026#5,494
Nov 9, 2026#5,485
Nov 8, 2026#5,480
Nov 7, 2026#5,491
Nov 6, 2026#5,487
Nov 5, 2026#5,481
Nov 4, 2026#5,476
Nov 3, 2026#5,469
Nov 2, 2026#5,453
Nov 1, 2026#5,447
Oct 31, 2026#5,456
Oct 30, 2026#5,461
Oct 29, 2026#5,474
Oct 28, 2026#5,470
Oct 27, 2026#5,465

Growth %

Average -0.71% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 13 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10
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DateGrowth
Nov 10, 2026-0.19%
Nov 9, 2026-0.19%
Nov 8, 2026+0.19%
Nov 7, 2026-0.13%
Nov 5, 2026-0.19%
Nov 4, 2026-0.06%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.25%
Nov 1, 2026+0.32%
Oct 31, 2026-0.13%
Oct 30, 2026+0.19%
Oct 29, 2026-0.13%
Oct 28, 2026-8.81%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 20261K+
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5470 → #5481
    • Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.197%
  • v1.02.9%

Rating trend

4.4★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.3
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
6.1.16
Requires PHP
7.0
First released
May 9, 2018
Last updated
Nov 28, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Hide Categories On Shop Page

How many websites use Hide Categories On Shop Page?

Hide Categories On Shop Page is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,494 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Hide Categories On Shop Page been downloaded?

45,301 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats

When was Hide Categories On Shop Page last updated?

Version 1.1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2022 (3 years ago). See every release

Is Hide Categories On Shop Page compatible with the latest WordPress?

Hide Categories On Shop Page’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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.

Does Hide Categories On Shop Page have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Hide Categories On Shop Page. See its security record

Is Hide Categories On Shop Page still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Hide Categories On Shop Page have?

4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 79% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Hide Categories On Shop Page?

The plugins most like Hide Categories On Shop Page, by the tags they share, are Conversion Tracking for WooCommerce (20K+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway (700K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.4

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 11 reviews, 79%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 14%
Positive
86%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
14%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Estimated installs≈ 1,560
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.4
Reviews14
Total downloads45.3K
AuthorWMEric
First releasedMay 9, 2018
Version1.1.3
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP7.0
Last updatedNov 28, 2022

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