List Sub Categories (LSC)
v1.0by clinton4 · updated 14 years ago
This plugin enables a widget that lists only sub categories for the current category page.
- Rank
- #25,557
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,429 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
List Sub Categories (LSC) at a glance
List Sub Categories (LSC) is a WordPress plugin by clinton4 with 20+ active installs, the #25,557 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 1.0 came out on Apr 10, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “sub-categories”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | List Sub Categories (LSC) |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · -7.1% 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 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,557 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,557 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,557 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,788 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,698 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,667 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,700 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,909 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,859 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,427 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,564 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% 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 | -3.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 10, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about List Sub Categories (LSC)
How many websites use List Sub Categories (LSC)?
List Sub Categories (LSC) 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 #25,557 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has List Sub Categories (LSC) been downloaded?
5,429 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was List Sub Categories (LSC) last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 10, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is List Sub Categories (LSC) compatible with the latest WordPress?
List Sub Categories (LSC)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 List Sub Categories (LSC) still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does List Sub Categories (LSC) have?
No one has reviewed List Sub Categories (LSC) on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to List Sub Categories (LSC)?
The plugins most like List Sub Categories (LSC), by the tags they share, are List category posts (70K+), PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+) and Media Library Categories (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | clinton4 |
| First released | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 10, 2012 |
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