WP Remove Category prefix
v1.0by Axelnsk · updated 11 years ago
Removes the category base slug from the category archive permalinks (URL's).
- Rank
- #15,876
- Down77 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 126
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,744 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Remove Category prefix at a glance
WP Remove Category prefix is a WordPress plugin by Axelnsk with 100+ active installs, the #15,876 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 2 plugins tagged “category prefix”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Remove Category prefix |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 126 · -5.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 133 |
Rank over time
#15,876 · down 145 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,876 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,799 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,736 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,740 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,735 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,757 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,726 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,688 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,761 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,718 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,736 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,731 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.01% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 10, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Remove Category prefix
How many websites use WP Remove Category prefix?
WP Remove Category prefix 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 #15,876 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Remove Category prefix been downloaded?
4,744 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Remove Category prefix last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Feb 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is WP Remove Category prefix compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Remove Category prefix’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Remove Category prefix still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Remove Category prefix have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Remove Category prefix?
The plugins most like WP Remove Category prefix, by the tags they share, are WP Remove Category Base (6K+), No Category Base (WPML) (100K+) and Remove Category URL (40K+). 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 | ≈ 126 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | Axelnsk |
| First released | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 13, 2015 |
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Removes the category base slug from the category archive permalinks (URL's).
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- #2,727
- Installs
- 6K+
- 5.0
No Category Base (WPML)
by DigitalME
This plugin removes the mandatory 'Category Base' from your category permalinks. It's compatible with WPML.
- Rank
- #381
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.5
Remove Category URL
by Themeisle
Remove Category URL strips the /category/ base from your category URLs, turning something like /category/my-category/ into simply /my-category/.
- Rank
- #830
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.3
No Category Parents
by Sergio Milardovich
Removes the mandatory 'Category Base' and every parent category from your category permalinks.
- Rank
- #2,710
- Installs
- 6K+
- 5.0
CS Remove Category Base
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You can undoubtedly remove /category/ slug from your page WordPress URLs using this plugin.
- Rank
- #23,136
- Installs
- 30+
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