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Add Category to Pages

By a.ankit

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Add Category to Pages Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add Post Categories and Tags to WordPress Pages. Enhance page organization with taxonomy features.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 30+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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

The Add Category to Pages plugin allows you to quickly add Categories and Tags to your WordPress Pages.

This plugin allows you to add the power of WordPress Taxonomy to WordPress Pages.

Just activate the plugin and it will add category and tag support to WordPress Pages.

There are various benefits of adding category to Pages. You can embed a Category Based List of Pages, create a Tag based archive for Pages, create a Category based Archive for Pages, hide Pages belonging to certain Categories, and lots more.

Comparing to Alternatives

Add Category to Pages stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates category functionality into pages.
Highly rated with a 4.7 average from 30 users.
Simple and effective interface for managing page categories.
Compatible with popular page builders like Elementor.
Helps organize large numbers of pages efficiently.

Weaknesses

May have compatibility issues with plugins not stored in folders, causing crashes.
Some users report the category option disappearing in the editor sidebar.
Limited to free version with no premium features.
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with 90% of users giving it 5 stars, reflecting strong satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Works exactly how I expected.' — harrison99
'Makes it so easy to add categories to pages. Highly recommend this.' — spmech
'Works simply and does exactly what you want it to.' — Stuckindmud
'Great addon thank you.' — georgesd9
'Très utile' — Denim301

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Assumes all plugins are in folders, which can cause crashes.
Category option may briefly appear then disappear in the editor sidebar.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, no-frills way to add categories to WordPress pages, especially those managing large sites with many pages.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced features or premium support, or those whose plugin setups do not conform to typical folder structures, as this may cause issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to add and manage categories on pages without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Add Category to Pages is a highly rated, simple solution for adding categories to WordPress pages, filling a unique niche with no direct competitors. Its ease of use and compatibility with popular page builders make it a valuable tool for site organization.

While it has minor technical quirks related to plugin folder assumptions, it poses no known security risks and offers excellent value as a free plugin. Users seeking advanced features may need to look elsewhere, but for straightforward category management, this plugin is a solid choice.