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WP Admin Category Search

By atillaordog

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP Admin Category Search Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enhance your WordPress admin with search functionality for categories and other taxonomies. Ideal for sites with numerous categories.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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 adds search functionality to category-like taxonomies and dropdowns like author on add/edit post/page admin pages.

The search fields simply filter the lists in their current box. Use the settings page to manage the location of search fields.

Simple as the sun, using easy JavaScript. Especially useful when there are a lot of categories, like in the case of a shop.

It needs jQuery to run and trims beginning and ending spaces. Works with the classic editor of WordPress 5; the new editor has this functionality included.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Admin Category Search stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for searching categories within WordPress admin.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Efficiently handles large numbers of hierarchical categories.
Provides a dynamic search function within the admin area.
Highly rated for reliability and ease of use.
No known security vulnerabilities.
Lightweight and focused functionality.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like AJAX live search suggestions.
No pro version or premium features available.
Limited customization options for search behavior.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users express high satisfaction with WP Admin Category Search, praising its functionality and usefulness especially for large category lists.

Positive highlights

'It work!' - esan108 appreciates the search function for handling many categories.
'Excellent Plugin, which saved my project for a Client !!!' - potel highlights its unique dynamic search for large hierarchical terms.
'Life Saver!' - kattouf emphasizes its essential utility and wishes it was a default WP feature.
'Really helpful for long category list' - panon values its assistance with extensive category lists.
'Very nice plugin' - storix expresses general satisfaction.

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No AJAX search suggestions currently implemented.
Limited feature set compared to more comprehensive taxonomy plugins.
No premium support or advanced options due to absence of a pro version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users managing websites with extensive and complex category structures who need a straightforward and reliable search tool within the WordPress admin.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced search features like live AJAX suggestions or extensive customization, or users wanting premium support and additional functionalities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a simple yet effective category search function within the WordPress admin area, suitable for most users.

Final Verdict

WP Admin Category Search is a highly effective and well-received plugin that fills a unique niche with no direct competitors. Its simplicity and reliability make it an excellent choice for users needing to search through large category lists in WordPress admin without security concerns.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its strong user satisfaction and clean security record make it a valuable tool for many. Users requiring more sophisticated search capabilities may need to look elsewhere, but for straightforward category searching, this plugin is a solid pick.