Category Checklist Tree vs Dropdown Menus (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Category Checklist Tree
5.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Category Checklist Tree has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Category Checklist Tree has accumulated 125K+ total downloads while Dropdown Menus has 31K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Category Checklist Tree | Dropdown Menus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 125K+ | ◄ | 31K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Age | 17 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.2 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Category Checklist Tree
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Category Checklist Tree Reviews
Not all heroes wear capes
Should be default functionality in core. The WP default is ridiculous and highly confusing for even technical people with busy taxonomy hierarchies.Solves the issue perfectly, thanks for a useful plug
Very useful
I never understood why WordPress allows sub-items to be shown in a flat order if there are some terms selected. That, to me, is simply a bug. This fixes that.
finaly
Such an odd feature of WP since it leave the others children taxonomies all alone at bottom. I have never really looked for a solution in 10 years but it was time.
Dropdown Menus Reviews
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