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Exclude Category from Blog

v1.2

by WonderPlugin · updated 13 days ago

Exclude categories from WordPress blog page, home page and search

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Rank
#5,852
Up12 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,450
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
13K
12,974 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
7 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +28.6% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~40d

Exclude Category from Blog at a glance

Exclude Category from Blog is a WordPress plugin by WonderPlugin with 1K+ active installs, the #5,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Oct 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 3 plugins tagged “exclude categories”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

239 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Exclude Category from Blog Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 18Oct 21Oct 24Oct 27
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DateExclude Category from Blog
Oct 27, 202625
Oct 26, 202655
Oct 25, 202615
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 20268
Oct 22, 202615
Oct 21, 202610
Oct 20, 20269
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 202613
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20267
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,455 · -7.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.5K1.5K1.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,455
Nov 7, 20261,451
Nov 5, 20261,457
Nov 4, 20261,458
Nov 3, 20261,454
Nov 2, 20261,452
Nov 1, 20261,451
Oct 31, 20261,449
Oct 30, 20261,453
Oct 29, 20261,452
Oct 28, 20261,465
Oct 27, 20261,565

Rank over time

#5,852 · up 9 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.8K#5.9K#5.9K#5.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,852
Nov 7, 2026#5,864
Nov 6, 2026#5,842
Nov 5, 2026#5,851
Nov 4, 2026#5,854
Nov 3, 2026#5,859
Nov 2, 2026#5,865
Nov 1, 2026#5,863
Oct 31, 2026#5,866
Oct 30, 2026#5,863
Oct 29, 2026#5,871
Oct 28, 2026#5,867
Oct 27, 2026#5,861

Growth %

Average -0.61% 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, 2026+0.28%
Nov 7, 2026-0.21%
Nov 5, 2026-0.07%
Nov 4, 2026+0.28%
Nov 3, 2026+0.14%
Nov 2, 2026+0.07%
Nov 1, 2026+0.14%
Oct 31, 2026-0.28%
Oct 30, 2026+0.07%
Oct 29, 2026-0.89%
Oct 28, 2026-6.39%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5867 → #5851
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

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

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 21, 2019
Last updated
Oct 26, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Exclude Category from Blog

How many websites use Exclude Category from Blog?

Exclude Category from Blog is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Exclude Category from Blog been downloaded?

12,974 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats

When was Exclude Category from Blog last updated?

Version 1.2 came out on Oct 26, 2026 (1 week ago). See every release

Is Exclude Category from Blog compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Exclude Category from Blog have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Exclude Category from Blog. See its security record

Is Exclude Category from Blog still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Exclude Category from Blog have?

4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Exclude Category from Blog?

The plugins most like Exclude Category from Blog, by the tags they share, are Ultimate Category Excluder (50K+), Pro Categories Widget (700+) and Category Exclusions (fewer than 10). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

7 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 71%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
Positive
71%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
29%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Exclude Category from Blog
Estimated installs≈ 1,450
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.0
Reviews7
Total downloads13K
AuthorWonderPlugin
First releasedMay 21, 2019
Version1.2
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 26, 2026

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