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Easy Primary Category

By Gagan Deep Singh

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Easy Primary Category Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily select a primary category for your posts and custom post types. This plugin enhances permalink generation by using the primary category.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 allows you to choose a primary category for your posts and custom post types. It is especially useful when your permalink structure includes categories, as the primary category will be used for generating the permalink of the post.

Currently, it works only with the WordPress Classic Editor and is not compatible with Gutenberg. The plugin also supports custom post types and custom taxonomies, provided that the taxonomy supports a hierarchical structure.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy Primary Category offers a focused solution for managing primary categories in WordPress, with several alternatives available that provide different approaches or additional features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and dedicated functionality focused on primary category selection
Lightweight compared to SEO plugins with similar features
Highly rated with positive user feedback
No known security vulnerabilities
Compatible with multiple WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Limited to primary category management without additional SEO tools
No pro version or advanced features
Smaller user base compared to more comprehensive plugins
Lacks built-in support for WooCommerce beyond manual coding

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity.

Positive highlights

"This seems like something that should just be baked right into WordPress by default" – OgdenNews
"Great plugin! Saved me a lot of time while trying to put all my categories in order" – unitedonline
"Just another thank you here, love it" – Exo
"This has saved me setting up loads of 301 redirects for the posts!" – shaunbowen

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features beyond primary category selection
No official pro version or premium support options
Requires manual PHP coding for some WooCommerce customizations

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight plugin to manage the primary category for posts without extra bloat or complexity.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a comprehensive SEO plugin or advanced category management features, or users who prefer built-in WooCommerce integration without manual coding.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to select and manage a primary category for posts effectively.

Final Verdict

Easy Primary Category is a highly effective and well-regarded plugin that fills a niche need for WordPress users wanting to control their primary post categories without the overhead of larger SEO plugins. Its simplicity and lack of security issues make it a reliable choice for many.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its focused functionality and excellent user feedback make it a valuable tool for those who need just primary category management. Users requiring more comprehensive SEO or category tools may want to explore alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Easy Primary Category plugin.

primary category

category selection

custom post types

Screenshots

FAQ

The button is displayed only when more than one category is selected, try assigning other categories to the post, as soon as there’s more than one category selected, the “Make Primary” button will appear.