Visual Sitemap vs Display Categories Tree (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, Display Categories Tree has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Visual Sitemap leads in active installations (400 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Visual Sitemap has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Display Categories Tree has 3.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Visual Sitemap | Display Categories Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 30 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 3.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2020 | |
| Age | 12 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6.20+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.9 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Visual Sitemap
►Display Categories Tree5/5
Total Reviews
30Visual Sitemap
◄Display Categories Tree1
Active Installs
400Visual Sitemap
◄Display Categories Tree200
Total Downloads
13K+Visual Sitemap
◄Display Categories Tree3.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AVisual Sitemap
Display Categories TreeN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoVisual Sitemap
►Display Categories Tree5 years ago
First Released
2014Visual Sitemap
Display Categories Tree2020
Age
12 yearsVisual Sitemap
Display Categories Tree6 years
WP Requires
3.0+Visual Sitemap
Display Categories Tree4.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Visual Sitemap
Display Categories Tree5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeVisual Sitemap
Display Categories TreeFree
Latest Version
0.9Visual Sitemap
Display Categories Tree1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Visual Sitemap
4.9/5(30 reviews)
5
93%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%
Display Categories Tree
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Visual Sitemap or Display Categories Tree more popular?
Visual Sitemap has 400 active installations while Display Categories Tree has 200. Visual Sitemap is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Visual Sitemap or Display Categories Tree?
Visual Sitemap has a 4.9/5 rating from 30 reviews, while Display Categories Tree has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Visual Sitemap and Display Categories Tree free?
Visual Sitemap is free and Display Categories Tree is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Visual Sitemap or Display Categories Tree?
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?
Visual Sitemap was last updated 8 years ago and Display Categories Tree was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.