Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

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Reviewers say it does one job well, taming huge category lists in the admin, and the newest review confirms it still works after a fresh update with quick support replies.

1. ★★★★★ SSVapes

   6mo ago

   This plugin was updated 03/01/026 and works perfectly as expected. I have used it for years and was pleased when this author took it over. Fast and professional responses to support requests too. This is a “must have” plugin for anyone with a large site with many catagories. Much thanks to the author!

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2. ★★★★★ heroksiddiqi

   2.9y ago

   Still working is WordPress 6.3.x Amazing

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3. ★★★★★ jodamo5

   6.9y ago

   This plugin works perfectly for filtering WooCommerce categories. I have over 120 product categories and this plugin now makes it very easy to find the right category to assign. Thanks!

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4. ★★★★★ steveparkinson

   7.5y ago

   This just saved my life… well… a lot of work and me hitting my head against a wall thinking why don’t developers invent useful plugins.. Add a donate button and I’ll gladly buy you a coffee…

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5. ★★★★★ andersonadelson

   8.1y ago

   I have more than 5 thousand categories. This plugin has helped me immensely. Thank you!

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6. ★★★★★ jirrodglynn

   8.6y ago

   I’m super impressed with this plugin. Simple and needed. Scrolling through a very long list of categories everytime is frustrating for our editors and journalists. This is exactly how I’ve imagined categories should work in admin. Thanks!

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7. ★★★★★ certainlyakey

   8.6y ago

   Something that should be present in WP from the start. Nice, simple and friendly looking.

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8. ★★★★★ Invizogen

   8.8y ago

   Great plugin that does wonders for site with many categories.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 6 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-12-11 2K+ → 1K+ down

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

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• Search & Filter 50K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms 40K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• Category Posts Block 40K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A
• W WP Admin UI Customize 30K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags C
• Radio Buttons for Taxonomies 20K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags C

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Post Category Filter (WP Admin): 1K+ active installs, 5.0★ (25 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/admin-category-filter