Filter a large number of categories when editing posts.
As of April 2026, Category filter is a WordPress admin plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.
If your site has a large number of categories, it can be helpful to be able to search through them rather than scrolling to find the one you need. This plugin adds a text box to the category list which filters the list in place, rather than providing an AJAX autocorrect, so it’s very fast.
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.2.39 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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