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WP Term Colors

By John James Jacoby

Site Structure & Navigation / Categories & Taxonomies

WP Term Colors Review - In-Depth Analysis

Assign colors to categories, tags, and taxonomy terms for a customized look.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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

WP Term Colors allows users to assign colors to any visible category, tag, or taxonomy term using a fancy color picker. This provides a customized look for their taxonomies.

The plugin enhances the visual appeal of taxonomy terms, making it easier for users to distinguish between them. It is a simple yet effective way to improve the user interface of your WordPress site.

Additionally, the plugin requires WP Term Meta for full functionality.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Term Colors does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing term color management.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates well with WordPress's termmeta table for storing colors.
Saves colors in hex format, ready for immediate use.
Simple and straightforward functionality without unnecessary complexity.
Compatible with Timber themes and easy to use in PHP templates.
Lightweight with no known security vulnerabilities.

Weaknesses

Limited to basic color assignment without advanced features.
No pro version or premium support options.
Lacks a graphical user interface for color selection; may require coding knowledge.
Small user base with limited community support.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an 80% five-star rating and one 1-star review, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality, though a minority report it does not work for them.

Positive highlights

"Works well with WP's new termmeta table" — David Cavins
"Another good and simple plugin that just does the job." — mathieu.pellegrin
"Simple and useful. Working great!" — acrashik_
"Great plugin, easy to add option for client’s color coding needs." — Lindsey

Common complaints

Doesn't work as expected for some users.

Weaknesses

Limited features beyond basic color saving.
No updates or recent security scans since 2016.
Small number of total ratings limits reliability of feedback.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a lightweight, straightforward solution to assign and retrieve colors for taxonomy terms, especially developers comfortable with PHP and WordPress functions.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a feature-rich plugin with a graphical interface or those who require active support and frequent updates may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic functionality to assign and store colors for terms using WordPress's termmeta system.

Final Verdict

WP Term Colors offers a simple and effective way to manage term colors within WordPress, with positive feedback highlighting its ease of use and integration. Its lack of alternatives underscores its unique position, though the small user base and minimal updates may concern some.

Ideal for developers and users comfortable with code, it lacks advanced features and a graphical interface, limiting its appeal for broader audiences. The absence of security issues is a plus, but potential users should weigh their needs against the plugin's simplicity and limited support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Term Colors plugin.

Color

Taxonomy

Term

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes. Please install the WP Term Meta plugin.

With WordPress’s get_terms() function, the same as usual, but with an additional meta_query argument according the WP_Meta_Query specification:
https://codex.wordpress.org/Class_Reference/WP_Meta_Query

$terms = get_terms( 'category', array(     'depth'      => 1,     'number'     => 100,     'parent'     => 0,     'hide_empty' => false,      // Query by color     'meta_query' => array( array(         'key'   => 'color',         'value' => '#c0ffee'     ) ) ) );