Just One Category
v1.1by Michael Adams (mdawaffe) · updated 16 years ago
On a category's archive page, displays only the posts directly in that category, not in any sub-categories.
- Rank
- #25,678
- Up13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.6K
- 18,620 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Just One Category at a glance
Just One Category is a WordPress plugin by Michael Adams (mdawaffe) with 20+ active installs, the #25,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 7, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 23 plugins tagged “exclude”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2005.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Just One Category |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#25,678 · up 119 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,678 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,691 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,518 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,801 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,739 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,890 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,962 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,860 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,846 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,911 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,797 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.3
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 1, 2005
- Last updated
- Mar 7, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Just One Category
How many websites use Just One Category?
Just One Category is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Just One Category been downloaded?
18,620 times in total since 2005. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Just One Category last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Mar 7, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Just One Category compatible with the latest WordPress?
Just One Category’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Just One Category still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Just One Category have?
No one has reviewed Just One Category on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Just One Category?
The plugins most like Just One Category, by the tags they share, are Custom Archive Titles (2K+), Category Archives Block (900+) and Category Archive Widget (700+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 18.6K |
| Author | Michael Adams (mdawaffe) |
| First released | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 7, 2010 |
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