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No category parents

By Sergio Milardovich

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

No category parents Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin removes the mandatory 'Category Base' and all parent categories from permalinks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

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 will completely remove the mandatory 'Category Base' and all the parents from your category permalinks.

For example, it changes permalinks from '/category/parent-category/my-category/' to '/my-category/'.

Comparing to Alternatives

No Category Parents is a straightforward plugin designed to remove parent categories from WordPress category lists. Compared to similar plugins, it focuses on simplicity and effectiveness.

Top alternatives

No category parents

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal setup
Effectively removes parent categories as intended
Lightweight and does not impact site performance

Weaknesses

Limited functionality beyond removing parent categories
No advanced customization options
Lacks integration with other taxonomy management tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights satisfaction with the plugin's simplicity and reliability, though some desire more features.

Positive highlights

"Everything you need" - Vercio
"Simple plugin, that really works! ;o)" - jakubd

Common complaints

No significant complaints found due to limited user feedback

Weaknesses

Lack of additional features
No pro version to offer enhanced capabilities

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a no-fuss solution to remove parent categories from their WordPress site without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive category management plugin with advanced customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to remove parent categories effectively.

Final Verdict

No Category Parents is an excellent choice for users who want a simple, reliable plugin to remove parent categories without unnecessary complexity.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it delivers on its promise efficiently and is highly rated by users for its ease of use.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free No category parents plugin.

FAQ

Upload no-category-parents.php to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
That’s it! You sould now be able to access your categories via http://mysite.com/my-category/

See http://www.milardovich.com.ar/no-category-parents/ for troubleshooting.