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Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)

By Keith S.

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) Review - In-Depth Analysis

Customize and display a tag cloud in your sidebar with this widget. It offers various configuration options for a better visual representation of tags.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.44/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin enhances the default tag cloud feature in WordPress by allowing users to customize its appearance and functionality. You can configure the tag cloud according to your preferences, making it more visually appealing and relevant to your content.

Although development on this plugin has stopped, it remains a useful tool for those looking to improve their site's tagging system. Users can easily add the widget to their sidebar and adjust settings through the WordPress admin menu.

For more information and to leave comments, visit the plugin's homepage. Manual upgrade instructions are also available for those who prefer to update their installation manually.

Comparing to Alternatives

Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) offers a straightforward tag cloud widget with customization options, standing as a simple alternative to more feature-rich plugins.

Top alternatives

Ultimate Tag Cloud Widget ( WPS: 7)

Strengths

Easy to configure and use.
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance.
Provides basic customization for tag display.

Weaknesses

Limited advanced features compared to alternatives.
No premium version for extended functionality.
Customization options may not satisfy all users.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited, but available comments highlight ease of use and simplicity.

Positive highlights

Simple setup process appreciated by users.
Works well for basic tag cloud needs.
No reported conflicts with other plugins.

Common complaints

Lacks advanced customization features.
No updates or support for extended functionality.

Weaknesses

Limited styling options.
Not suitable for users needing complex tag management.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use tag cloud widget without the need for advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive customization or advanced tag management capabilities should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a basic configurable tag cloud widget with essential customization options.

Final Verdict

Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) is a simple and effective solution for users needing a basic tag cloud widget with minimal setup.

However, its lack of advanced features and absence of a pro version may limit its appeal to users seeking more robust customization options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) plugin.

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FAQ

(New in 5.0) YES! You can now choose to limit the tags shown in the cloud by the number of posts they are attached to. For example, say you have one or two tags that are attached to 20 posts, but the rest only have one or two posts. Previously, these tags would be large, with the rest fairly small. Now, you can tell the plugin that you want to exclude tags that have more than 10 posts, and those tags will be excluded from the cloud, with the rest following a (hopefully) smoother gradient in both color and size. This also works for tags with fewer than a specified number of posts.

(New in 3.0) YES! The function for the most part uses the same format as the stock WordPress tag cloud function, with some notable additions. Listed below are the arguments and defaults for the ctc() function. Note that when using the template tag, you need to specify the title manually. The function uses the standard query string format for arguments.

ARGUMENT                       FUNCTION                      DEFAULT VALUE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- smallest=#                     Smallest font size to use     8 largest=#                      Largest font size to use      22 unit=pt|em|%|px                Unit for font size            pt minnum=#                       Minimum number of posts for   0                                a tag or category to show                                in the cloud maxnum=#                       Maximum number of posts for   100                                a tag or category to show                                in the cloud mincolor=#xxxxxx               Low color for gradient        none maxcolor=#xxxxxx               High color for gradient       none format=flat|list|array|drop    Format for tag cloud          flat number=#                       Number of tags to show        all orderby=name|count|rand        Sort field for tags           name order=ASC|DESC                 Order of cloud                ASC showcount=yes|no               Show post count after tags    no showcats=yes|no                Show categories in the cloud  no showtags=yes|no                Show tags in the cloud        yes empty=yes|no                   Show empty categories         no