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List categories

By Fernando Briano

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

List categories Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display categories in posts or pages using a shortcode. Customize the output with various parameters.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.04/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 15+ 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

This plugin allows you to display categories in any post or page using a simple shortcode. It serves as a shortcode API interface to the wp_list_categories WordPress function. You can pass various parameters accepted by the function as shortcode parameters.

For example, using the shortcode [categories orderby=count] will display links to all categories ordered by the number of posts in each category. Additionally, you can list tags or any other WordPress taxonomy by specifying the taxonomy parameter.

The plugin provides flexibility in displaying categories, including sorting options, styling, and more. Customize your category list to fit your site's design and functionality needs.

Comparing to Alternatives

List Categories is a straightforward plugin designed to display WordPress categories efficiently. When compared to similar plugins, it offers simplicity and ease of use.

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Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal setup.
Effectively lists categories and subcategories as needed.
Compatible with recent WordPress versions and themes.
Well-documented for user guidance.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options found in some alternatives.
No pro version to unlock additional features.
Interface may be too basic for users seeking more control.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's effectiveness and ease of use, though some users find it challenging to get started.

Positive highlights

"Perfect solution in minutes!" - Mel 11 Jett Web Development
"Works fine and bless you with future work." - bigcheesez
"Works perfectly with WP v6.0.2 and my Hello Theme." - Chris Roberts
"Well documented. Thank you!" - robegb
"Simple, but effective for listing subcategories." - amedeebulle

Common complaints

Some users find it difficult to understand how to use the plugin initially.
Limited feature set compared to more complex category plugins.

Weaknesses

Lack of advanced features frustrates power users.
No clear guidance for beginners beyond basic documentation.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-fuss plugin to list WordPress categories and subcategories quickly and effectively.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced category management features or extensive customization options may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to list categories and subcategories with straightforward setup and usage.

Final Verdict

List Categories is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin that fulfills its purpose without unnecessary complexity.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it is an excellent choice for users needing a simple category listing solution.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free List categories plugin.

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categories

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shortcode

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taxonomy

Contributors and developers

“List categories” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Fernando Briano

Free Version Docs

WPS

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7.04

Very Good

Ratings

4.5 out of 5 | 15

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Version

0.5

Last updated

1 year ago

Active installations

5,000+

WordPress version

6.8.5 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Site Structure & Navigation

Categories & Taxonomies

Tags

Categories,Cms,List

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