Better Categories

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1. ★★★★★ LordDunvegan

   8.0y ago

   I could not survive without this plug-in as I have thousands of categories to manage. Will there be a version that is compatible with Gutenberg? Many thanks

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2. ★★★★★ dmatamales

   9.2y ago

   This works with the bulk edit function, and it’s implemented on a low enough level that it even works with other plugins’ implementations of bulk edit, like Media Library Assistant’s bulk tagging new media feature. It also works with custom taxonomies. Seems stable and well done, and it definitely makes things easier for extensive taxonomies or taxonomies with slight redundancies or similar sections. It’s much quicker than scrolling about and it eliminates most categorization mistakes during entry because you’re forced to drill down through the hierarchy, so you can’t mess up and choose the wrong term. The only feature I would add is perhaps an icon that changes when a section is expanded, rather than the static “up-down triangles” icon. And while I do appreciate the “it just works” nature of this plugin, perhaps it would be nice to have the ability to switch the feature off for individual taxonomies. Other than that, great plugin providing a much needed feature that should be part of WordPress core!

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3. ★★★★★ Maurice1972

   9.4y ago

   I was looking for a plugin, but could find the right one. But this plugin has just the right settings and options for me. Installment and use is very simple. Plugin works great for me.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.4

Growth timeline

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

1. 2025-11-19 30+ → 20+ down after 115 days in tier
2. 2025-07-27 40+ → 30+ down after 12 days in tier
3. 2025-07-15 30+ → 40+ up after 2 days in tier
4. 2025-07-13 40+ → 30+ down after 2 days in tier
5. 2025-07-11 30+ → 40+ up after 2 days in tier
6. 2025-07-09 40+ → 30+ down after 4 days in tier
7. 2025-07-05 30+ → 40+ up after 2 days in tier
8. 2025-07-03 40+ → 30+ down after 12 days in tier

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).

• 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
• Media Library Categories 20K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A
• R Recent Posts by Category Widget 4K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
• C Custom Recent Posts Widget 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags D
• WP Media Categories 800+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B

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Better Categories: 20+ active installs, 5.0★ (3 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/better-categories