Search & Filter vs Add Category to Pages (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Search & Filter

Search & Filter

4.5(174)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Search & Filter
VS
Add Category to Pages

Add Category to Pages

4.7(30)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Add Category to Pages

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Add Category to Pages has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 30 reviews) while Search & Filter leads in active installations (50K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Filter has accumulated 950K+ total downloads while Add Category to Pages has 187K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Search & Filter
Add Category to Pages4.7/5
Total Reviews
174Search & Filter
Add Category to Pages30
Active Installs
50K+Search & Filter
Add Category to Pages20K+
Total Downloads
950K+Search & Filter
Add Category to Pages187K+
Support Resolution
0%Search & Filter
Add Category to PagesN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSearch & Filter
Add Category to Pages6 years ago
First Released
2013Search & Filter
Add Category to Pages2015
Age
13 yearsSearch & Filter
Add Category to Pages11 years
WP Requires
3.5+Search & Filter
Add Category to Pages3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Search & Filter
Add Category to Pagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Filter
Add Category to PagesFree
Latest Version
1.2.18Search & Filter
Add Category to Pages1.2

Rating Breakdown

Search & Filter

4.5/5(174 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
4%
1
7%

Add Category to Pages

4.7/5(30 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%

Recent Reviews

Search & Filter Reviews

by shinji

The instructions on how to change the settings to version 3.X are insufficient a

We were using version 2.X.The instructions on how to change the settings to version 3.X are insufficient and unclear. In addition, when upgrading from 2.X to 3.X, a database error occurs (in secret

by saksaksak

Could be developed.

I tried to test the starter (free) version of the plugin with Kadence theme. It is great that is supports filtering via custom taxonomies. The UI of the plugin is outdated. The only way to define filt

by lisalindeman

The Support is Excellent!

I had an odd problem, which was certain posts and pages appearing in results despite not containing the search term. I submitted a support ticket and got a quick response. Their support was extremely

Add Category to Pages Reviews

by georgesd9

Great and Simple

Great addon thank you This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by georgesd9. This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by georgesd9.

by ghartwig

Admin panel is nice but didn’t work for me

I saw “categories” show up briefly in the sidebar while editing a page, but then it went away. I was unable to get it back. Another similar plug-in did work for me. Also, plug-in assumes that all pl

by Stuckindmud

Works great with 5.4.2

We have a site that has over 60 pages and covers at least 8 categories. We were going crazy trying to find pages until I finally found this one. It works simply, does exactly what you want it to and

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Filter or Add Category to Pages more popular?
Search & Filter has 50K+ active installations while Add Category to Pages has 20K+. Search & Filter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Filter or Add Category to Pages?
Search & Filter has a 4.5/5 rating from 174 reviews, while Add Category to Pages has a 4.7/5 rating from 30 reviews.
Are Search & Filter and Add Category to Pages free?
Search & Filter is free and Add Category to Pages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Filter or Add Category to Pages?
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?
Search & Filter was last updated 3 months ago and Add Category to Pages was last updated 6 years ago.

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