WP search category admin
v1.5.1by Clement Decou · updated 3 years ago
Add a search input into a Post edit Page to add fast category for a Post and in quick edit.
- Rank
- #11,969
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 243
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,028 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP search category admin at a glance
WP search category admin is a WordPress plugin by Clement Decou with 200+ active installs, the #11,969 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.5.1 came out on May 15, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. Among the 41 plugins tagged “Box”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats117 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP search category admin |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 243 · -5.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 242 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 246 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 246 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 258 |
Rank over time
#11,969 · down 87 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,969 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,964 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,052 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,057 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,972 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,963 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,030 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,007 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,950 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,973 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,914 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,889 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,894 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,882 |
Growth %
Average -0.46% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.82% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.65% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11894 → #11972Downloads +28.6%
- Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.2.15
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 3, 2017
- Last updated
- May 15, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP search category admin
How many websites use WP search category admin?
WP search category admin is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,969 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP search category admin been downloaded?
4,028 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP search category admin last updated?
Version 1.5.1 came out on May 15, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is WP search category admin compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP search category admin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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 search category admin still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP search category admin have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP search category admin?
The plugins most like WP search category admin, by the tags they share, are Search & Filter (40K+), WP Admin UI Customize (30K+) and Adjust Admin Categories (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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 | ≈ 243 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | Clement Decou |
| First released | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Version | 1.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 15, 2023 |
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