Tag Cloud per Category
v1.0.0by LordPretender · updated 9 years ago
This is an override of the native Tag cloud widget but filtered by the current category.
- Rank
- #22,222
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,749 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Tag Cloud per Category at a glance
Tag Cloud per Category is a WordPress plugin by LordPretender with 40+ active installs, the #22,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 8, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 5 plugins tagged “cat”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Tag Cloud per Category |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · +2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,222 · up 210 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,222 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,221 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,267 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,009 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,018 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,012 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,170 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,227 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,439 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,333 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,295 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,432 |
Growth %
Average +0.19% 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 | -1.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 8, 2017
- Last updated
- Jan 8, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Tag Cloud per Category
How many websites use Tag Cloud per Category?
Tag Cloud per Category is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Tag Cloud per Category been downloaded?
2,749 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Tag Cloud per Category last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 8, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Tag Cloud per Category compatible with the latest WordPress?
Tag Cloud per Category’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Tag Cloud per Category still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Tag Cloud per Category have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Tag Cloud per Category?
The plugins most like Tag Cloud per Category, by the tags they share, are Flexible Posts Widget (7K+), Ultimate Tag Cloud Widget (4K+) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | LordPretender |
| First released | Jan 8, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 8, 2017 |
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