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Category Archive Widget

By Kaz Kadalashvili

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Category Archive Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

The Category Archive widget displays a monthly or yearly archive of posts for one specific category. It allows users to view posts by month or year.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.61/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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 WordPress Category Archive Widget Plugin displays a monthly or yearly archive of posts for one specific category. It is very similar to the WordPress Archive except that it just displays one specific category's posts, not all categories.

It can be configured to either show a listing or a dropdown by month or year with or without post counts.

Comparing to Alternatives

Category Archive Widget is a focused tool for displaying category archives, with some alternatives offering broader category and subcategory listing features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective for category archive display
High user satisfaction with a perfect rating
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with no pro version complexity

Weaknesses

Lacks support for custom post types
No premium features or extended functionality
Limited to category archives only
No direct customization options mentioned

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's reliability and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Super Plugin' - Kaz Kadalashvili
'Very nice category widget! It works as expected.' - akeem040767
'Works great, does just what I need it to do!' - pdcull
'Very helpful for selecting monthly archive of a specific category.' - waqarktk
'Super but lacks custom post type support.' - Nikos Kavvadas

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not support custom post types
No advanced features or customization options
No pro version to extend functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable widget to display category archives without needing advanced features or custom post type support.

Not ideal for

Those who require custom post type support, extensive customization, or premium features will find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides a simple and effective category archive widget with no limitations.

Final Verdict

Category Archive Widget excels as a simple, secure, and user-friendly solution for displaying category archives, earning unanimous positive feedback from its users. Its lack of vulnerabilities and straightforward functionality make it a dependable choice for basic needs.

However, the absence of custom post type support and advanced features may limit its appeal for users seeking more flexibility or premium options. Alternatives may better serve those with more complex requirements.