Simple Primary Category vs Select Primary Category (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Primary Category has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Primary Category has accumulated 5.1K+ total downloads while Select Primary Category has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Primary Category | Select Primary Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.1K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Simple Primary Category
◄Select Primary CategoryN/A
Total Reviews
1Simple Primary Category
◄Select Primary Category0
Active Installs
100Simple Primary Category
◄Select Primary Category0
Total Downloads
5.1K+Simple Primary Category
◄Select Primary Category1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Primary Category
Select Primary CategoryN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoSimple Primary Category
◄Select Primary Category7 years ago
First Released
2020Simple Primary Category
Select Primary Category2018
Age
6 yearsSimple Primary Category
Select Primary Category8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Simple Primary Category
Select Primary Category4.5+
PHP Requires
7.3+Simple Primary Category
Select Primary Categoryfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Primary Category
Select Primary CategoryFree
Latest Version
1.1.1Simple Primary Category
Select Primary Category1.0
Rating Breakdown
Simple Primary Category
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Select Primary Category
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Primary Category or Select Primary Category more popular?
Simple Primary Category has 100 active installations while Select Primary Category has 0. Simple Primary Category is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Primary Category or Select Primary Category?
Simple Primary Category has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Select Primary Category has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Primary Category and Select Primary Category free?
Simple Primary Category is free and Select Primary Category is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Primary Category or Select Primary Category?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Simple Primary Category was last updated 2 years ago and Select Primary Category was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.