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Multiple Category Selection Widget

v4.0.0

by zackdesign · updated 8 months ago

Filter posts by selecting multiple categories using dropdown menus. Available as a widget, block, or shortcode.

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Rank
#13,848
Up58 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 157
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
78.5K
78,511 all-time
Rating
2.9/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +66.7% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~13d

Multiple Category Selection Widget at a glance

Multiple Category Selection Widget is a WordPress plugin by zackdesign with 100+ active installs, the #13,848 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 4.0.0 came out on Feb 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 6 plugins tagged “subcategory”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

159 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Multiple Category Selection Widget Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateMultiple Category Selection Widget
Nov 7, 20265
Nov 6, 20267
Nov 5, 20269
Nov 4, 20265
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 20266
Oct 31, 20267
Oct 30, 202611
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20263
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 156 · -9.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.155160165170Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026156
Nov 7, 2026156
Nov 5, 2026158
Nov 4, 2026157
Nov 3, 2026157
Nov 2, 2026156
Nov 1, 2026158
Oct 31, 2026158
Oct 30, 2026157
Oct 29, 2026158
Oct 28, 2026159
Oct 27, 2026173

Rank over time

#13,848 · down 105 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#13.8K#13.8K#13.9K#13.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#13,848
Nov 8, 2026#13,906
Nov 7, 2026#13,883
Nov 6, 2026#13,865
Nov 5, 2026#13,805
Nov 4, 2026#13,858
Nov 3, 2026#13,883
Nov 2, 2026#13,865
Nov 1, 2026#13,792
Oct 31, 2026#13,791
Oct 30, 2026#13,801
Oct 29, 2026#13,745
Oct 28, 2026#13,755
Oct 27, 2026#13,743

Growth %

Average -0.86% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.63%
Nov 5, 2026+0.64%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.64%
Nov 2, 2026-1.27%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+0.64%
Oct 30, 2026-0.63%
Oct 29, 2026-0.63%
Oct 28, 2026-8.09%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #13755 → #13805Downloads +40%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

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

  • v3.162%
  • v4.038%

Rating trend

2.9★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.0.0
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Aug 23, 2008
Last updated
Feb 23, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Multiple Category Selection Widget

How many websites use Multiple Category Selection Widget?

Multiple Category Selection Widget is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,848 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Multiple Category Selection Widget been downloaded?

78,511 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats

When was Multiple Category Selection Widget last updated?

Version 4.0.0 came out on Feb 23, 2026 (8 months ago).

Is Multiple Category Selection Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?

Multiple Category Selection Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Multiple Category Selection Widget still maintained?

Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Multiple Category Selection Widget have?

2.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 36% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Multiple Category Selection Widget?

The plugins most like Multiple Category Selection Widget, by the tags they share, are Search & Filter (40K+), List Custom Taxonomy Widget (8K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

2.9

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 36%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
  • 1 stars: 6 reviews, 43%
Positive
43%4–5★
Mixed
7%3★
Critical
50%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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Multiple Category Selection Widget
Estimated installs≈ 157
Reported installs100+
Rating2.9
Reviews14
Total downloads78.5K
Authorzackdesign
First releasedAug 23, 2008
Version4.0.0
Requires WP6.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedFeb 23, 2026

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