Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager… vs Category Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager…
50K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 188 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager… has accumulated 5.8M+ total downloads while Category Manager has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager… | Category Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 188 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 5.8M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Age | 19 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.8.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.44.0 | 2.0.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager…
Category Manager
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager… Reviews
Very good
Very good plugin
Excellent
plugins really help us
A plugin for a brilliant intuition
Having the ability to categorize site pages into logical groups of project categories has finally made it much easier for me to create multilingual projects.
Category Manager Reviews
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