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No category parents

By Sergio Milardovich

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

No category parents Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin removes the mandatory 'Category Base' and all parent categories from permalinks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

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

This plugin will completely remove the mandatory 'Category Base' and all the parents from your category permalinks.

For example, it changes permalinks from '/category/parent-category/my-category/' to '/my-category/'.

Comparing to Alternatives

No category parents is a straightforward plugin with a clear focus, and it competes with a few similar tools that address category management in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective functionality
No recorded security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by users with perfect scores
Lightweight and easy to use
Focuses specifically on removing category parents

Weaknesses

Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
No pro version or advanced features
Small user base with few total ratings

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all users and no negative reviews, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Positive highlights

"Everything you need" — Vercio
"Simple plugin, that really works! ;o)" — jakubd

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options
No premium support or additional features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, reliable plugin to remove category parents without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced category management features or premium support might find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features necessary to remove category parents effectively.

Final Verdict

No category parents is a lightweight and effective solution for users wanting to simplify category URLs without any security concerns. Its perfect user ratings reflect its reliability and ease of use.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it stands out for its simplicity and focus. Users needing more comprehensive category management might consider alternatives, but for straightforward needs, this plugin is an excellent choice.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free No category parents plugin.

FAQ

Upload no-category-parents.php to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
That’s it! You sould now be able to access your categories via http://mysite.com/my-category/

See http://www.milardovich.com.ar/no-category-parents/ for troubleshooting.