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Auto Category for Posts

Define a default category for each new post before it is saved.

By threadi·Posts·Free
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·40 active installs·Updated 1 week ago
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As of April 2026, Auto Category for Posts is a WordPress posts plugin with 40 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes….

0/5Rating
40active installs
2.6K+total downloads
4 yearssince 2022

Overview

Define a default category for each new post before it is saved. This will already be set during creation of the post. You must not choose the category yourself. Use your time for the content of your posts and not for their configuration.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

00 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress5.8+ requiredTested up to 7.0
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.10

  • Optimized check for WordPress Coding Standards
  • Set compatibility with WordPress 6.8

older changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

threadithreadi
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.10
Last Updated
Mar 28, 2026
WP Requires
5.8+
Tested Up To
7.0
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
40
Downloads
2.6K+
Added
Feb 9, 2022
Business
Free

Tags

postscategoryauto category

Developer

T
threadi
9 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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