WP Categ Menu
v7.0.0by alvaron · updated 15 years ago
Description: Widget/shortcodes menu(list or select field) based on posts categories/pages(also for custom post types and custom taxonomies).
- Rank
- #24,384
- Up282 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.1K
- 7,129 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Categ Menu at a glance
WP Categ Menu is a WordPress plugin by alvaron with 30+ active installs, the #24,384 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 7.0.0 came out on Sep 15, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 8 plugins tagged “subcategories”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Categ Menu |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · +3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,384 · up 401 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,384 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,666 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,598 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,512 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,620 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,519 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,865 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,855 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,775 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,751 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,694 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,827 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,747 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,785 |
Growth %
Average +0.24% 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 | +3.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v7.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 7.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 30, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 15, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Categ Menu
How many websites use WP Categ Menu?
WP Categ Menu is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,384 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Categ Menu been downloaded?
7,129 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP Categ Menu last updated?
Version 7.0.0 came out on Sep 15, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Categ Menu compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Categ Menu’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 WP Categ Menu still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Categ Menu have?
No one has reviewed WP Categ Menu on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Categ Menu?
The plugins most like WP Categ Menu, by the tags they share, are List category posts (70K+), Posts List (7K+) and Flexible Posts Widget (7K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.1K |
| Author | alvaron |
| First released | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Version | 7.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2011 |
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