Simple Primary Category vs Top Cat (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Primary Category has accumulated 5.1K+ total downloads while Top Cat has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Primary Category | Top Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.1K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 20 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2005 | |
| Age | 6 years | 21 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Simple Primary Category
◄Top CatN/A
Total Reviews
1Simple Primary Category
◄Top Cat0
Active Installs
100Simple Primary Category
◄Top Cat10
Total Downloads
5.1K+Simple Primary Category
◄Top Cat3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Primary Category
Top CatN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoSimple Primary Category
◄Top Cat20 years ago
First Released
2020Simple Primary Category
Top Cat2005
Age
6 yearsSimple Primary Category
Top Cat21 years
WP Requires
5.0+Simple Primary Category
Top Catfalse+
PHP Requires
7.3+Simple Primary Category
Top Catfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Primary Category
Top CatFree
Latest Version
1.1.1Simple Primary Category
Top Cat1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Simple Primary Category
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Top Cat
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 Top Cat more popular?
Simple Primary Category has 100 active installations while Top Cat has 10. Simple Primary Category is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Primary Category or Top Cat?
Simple Primary Category has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Top Cat has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Primary Category and Top Cat free?
Simple Primary Category is free and Top Cat is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Primary Category or Top Cat?
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 Top Cat was last updated 20 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.