Hide Categories On Shop Page
v1.1.3by 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
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.
Downloads over time
Download stats283 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hide Categories On Shop Page |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,562 · -9.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1,562 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,565 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,568 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,565 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,569 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,572 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,573 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,573 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,577 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,572 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,574 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,571 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,573 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,725 |
Rank over time
#5,494 · down 29 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily 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
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- 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
- …
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
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,560 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 14 |
| Total downloads | 45.3K |
| Author | WMEric |
| First released | May 9, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
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