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List Custom Taxonomy Widget

By Nick Halsey

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

List Custom Taxonomy Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

The List Custom Taxonomy Widget allows you to easily display custom taxonomies in your WordPress site. Choose from an auto-populated list and customize the display options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.62/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The List Custom Taxonomy Widget is a quick and easy way to display custom taxonomies. Simply choose the taxonomy name you want to display from an auto-populated list. You can also set a title to display for the widget.

Multiple list custom taxonomy widgets can be added to the same and other sidebars as well. There are several display options, including as a dropdown, and it generally behaves similarly to the built-in categories widget but with the addition of custom taxonomies.

Comparing to Alternatives

List Custom Taxonomy Widget is a straightforward plugin focused on displaying custom taxonomies in widget areas. Compared to other plugins, it offers simplicity without extra features.

Top alternatives

List Custom Taxonomy Widget

Strengths

Simple and lightweight, ensuring fast performance.
Allows multiple instances with custom configurations.
Works reliably out of the box without complex setup.

Weaknesses

Limited to listing taxonomies without advanced filtering options.
No built-in styling options, relies on theme styles.
Lacks integration with other plugins or page builders.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and reliability, often highlighting its ease of use and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"I love plugins that just do what they say and work out of the box." - sublines
"Simple and Lite Plugin/Widget, that offers custom settings inside the widget." - ogral
"Great little tool. Thanks!" - Mladen Gradev
"Always appreciate a simple 1 task plugin without too much fluff." - julianoe
"Good!" - Espace

Common complaints

Limited functionality beyond listing taxonomies.
No advanced customization or styling options.

Weaknesses

Lacks features found in more comprehensive taxonomy plugins.
No premium version to unlock additional capabilities.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a lightweight, no-frills widget to display custom taxonomies without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced taxonomy display options, styling controls, or integration with other tools may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core features, including multiple widget instances and custom taxonomy listing configurations.

Final Verdict

List Custom Taxonomy Widget excels in simplicity and reliability, making it a solid choice for users needing a straightforward taxonomy listing widget.

However, its limited features and lack of a premium upgrade mean it may not satisfy users seeking more customization or advanced functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free List Custom Taxonomy Widget plugin.

custom taxonomy

taxonomy widget

sidebar widget

FAQ

I’ll save you the hassle of downloading the plugin and digging through its source code. Just use the wp_list_categories() function in your theme (or plugin) to display custom taxonomies as a list, and use wp_dropdown_categories for a dropdown (this one does require some supplementary html). This plugin is essentially a widget UI shell for these functions. If you want to use the plugin’s code for it, go right ahead, but it really does just widgetize those functions.