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Category Checklist Expander

Increases the height of the category checklist meta box on the post editing screen so that all categories are shown.

By Mark Jaquith·UI·Free
4.7(3 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 13 years ago
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As of April 2026, Category Checklist Expander is a WordPress ui plugin with 100 active installations and a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Radio Buttons for Taxonomies.

4.7/53 reviews
100active installs
7.0K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

This plugin increases the height of the category checklist meta box on the post editing screen so that all categories are shown. No more scrolling! All of your categories will be visible. If you’ve been frustrated by having to scroll to find the correct category, this plugin is for you. No options. Just install it and you’re good.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.73 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress2.7+ requiredTested up to 3.5.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.1

  • Add a max-height: none rule to fix the plugin in WordPress 3.5
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Mark JaquithMark Jaquith
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.1
Last Updated
Dec 26, 2012
WP Requires
2.7+
Tested Up To
3.5.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
7.0K+
Added
Oct 26, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

uiadmincategories

Developer

M
Mark Jaquith
29 plugins0.2M+ total installs
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