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Front Page Category

By binarymoon

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Front Page Category Review - In-Depth Analysis

Select categories to display on the front page of your WordPress site. Easily hide unwanted categories.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

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

Front Page Category is a plugin that lets you select the categories that appear on the front page of your website. If there are categories that you don't want to appear on the front page, for example the 'uncategorized' one, just go to the Customizer -> Front Page Categories menu, and then untick the categories you want to hide.

This could be useful if you use an automated posting system, or use email to post. In these cases you can assign these posts to a category of your choice and uncheck it at Front Page Category settings. They will then be hidden from the homepage - but will still appear on their category page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Front Page Category is a specialized plugin with several alternatives available that offer different approaches to category management and display in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective for front page category display
High user satisfaction with 65% 5-star ratings
No known security vulnerabilities
Compatible with various themes except some like DIVI
Free to use with no upsells

Weaknesses

Limited compatibility with certain themes such as DIVI
No premium version with advanced features
Lacks extensive customization options
Smaller user base compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With an 80% overall rating and most users giving 5 stars, Front Page Category is generally well-received for its functionality and ease of use.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly as described!" - khrisme
"Perfect. Thanks to developer" - ZnetGuru
"This plugin works well! It did what I wanted to do." - yumk00
"Thanks a lot for making this thing that should have been baseline!" - sirilandgren
"Good Plugin for 2nd blog:)" - jaroslawistok

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with DIVI theme
Limited feature set due to no pro version
Minimal customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free plugin to manage and display categories on their front page without complex features.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced category management, extensive customization, or compatibility with themes like DIVI may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential front page category display functionality with no limitations or ads.

Final Verdict

Front Page Category is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin that fulfills its purpose well, supported by positive user feedback and a strong security record. It is ideal for users who want a simple solution without the need for advanced features or paid upgrades.

However, its limited compatibility with certain themes and lack of a pro version may deter users seeking more flexibility or enhanced functionality. Considering available alternatives, it remains a solid choice for straightforward category display needs.