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Display Categories Widget

By iteamweb

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.

Display Categories Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display Categories Widget shows child categories in your sidebar. It can be added to any widget area.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.93/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 25+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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

Display Categories Widget shows child categories in your sidebar. It can be added to any widget area.

This plugin allows you to limit the number of categories displayed, exclude certain categories, and restrict the levels of categories shown. You can choose to display categories as a list or dropdown, hide categories without posts, and toggle the visibility of post counts in categories.

Additionally, you can show or hide category descriptions on hover using the title attribute. For support, visit the plugin support page or the developer's website.

Comparing to Alternatives

Display Categories Widget offers a straightforward solution for displaying categories with control over which ones show. It competes with a few similar plugins that provide category display widgets with varying features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective category display control
High user satisfaction with a 4.8 rating
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight and easy to use
Positive user feedback on functionality

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates may affect compatibility
Limited developer support responsiveness
No advanced features compared to some alternatives
No pro version with extended capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.8 average rating from 25 users, most feedback is highly positive, praising the plugin's functionality and support. However, a small minority express concerns about support delays and lack of updates.

Positive highlights

"This plugin works the job and the developer support also awesome" — gamejump
"I want to give five stars, this is a great widget for controlling which categories show" — crzyhrse
"Nice work! I was looking for such a plugin!" — Pavlos7
"Thank you" — weerachart
"Error unexpected '?'" issue resolved quickly — lalubasto

Common complaints

Slow or no response from support for over two weeks
Plugin has not been updated for over a year

Weaknesses

Support responsiveness is poor
Plugin updates are infrequent
Limited feature set compared to alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, reliable widget to display categories with basic control and who do not require frequent updates or extensive support.

Not ideal for

Users who need active developer support, frequent updates, or advanced category display features may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential category display functionality with user control over which categories appear.

Final Verdict

Display Categories Widget is a well-rated, straightforward plugin that effectively meets basic category display needs. Its lack of recent updates and limited support may concern some users, but no security issues have been reported.

For those wanting a simple, free solution without advanced features or guaranteed support, this plugin is a solid choice. Users needing more robust options or active maintenance might consider its alternatives.