Related Categories for WooCommerce
v2.1.0by WPFactory · updated 1 month ago
Add "Related categories" section to single product and/or shop pages in WooCommerce.
- Rank
- #20,349
- Down186 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 56
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,459 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Related Categories for WooCommerce at a glance
Related Categories for WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin by WPFactory with 50+ active installs, the #20,349 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 350% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.1.0 came out on Sep 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 2 plugins tagged “related categories”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats124 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Related Categories for WooCommerce |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 56 · -9.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 62 |
Rank over time
#20,349 · down 319 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #20,349 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,163 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,107 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,102 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,086 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,266 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,154 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,184 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,145 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,184 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,042 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,185 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,030 |
Growth %
Average -0.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -5.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.20% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.61% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +33.3%Installs 60+ → 50+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.153%
- v2.047%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 18, 2020
- Last updated
- Sep 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Related Categories for WooCommerce
How many websites use Related Categories for WooCommerce?
Related Categories for WooCommerce is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,349 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Related Categories for WooCommerce been downloaded?
6,459 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Related Categories for WooCommerce last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Sep 17, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Related Categories for WooCommerce compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Related Categories for WooCommerce still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Related Categories for WooCommerce have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Related Categories for WooCommerce?
The plugins most like Related Categories for WooCommerce, by the tags they share, are Google for WooCommerce (800K+), WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway (700K+) and WooCommerce PayPal Payments (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 56 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | WPFactory |
| First released | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
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