Is Category Widgets free?

Yes, Category Widgets is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Category Widgets?

Category Widgets has 30 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Category Widgets alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Category Widgets include Clear Cache for Me, SOGO Add Script to Individual Pages…, LuckyWP Scripts Control. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Category Widgets work with the latest WordPress?

Category Widgets has been tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+.

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Category Widgets

Name: Category Widgets
Author: rajuru

Display widgets for specific categories.

By rajuru·JS·Free

·30 active installs·Updated 15 years ago

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As of April 2026, Category Widgets is a WordPress JS plugin with 30 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 8.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Clear Cache for Me.

0/5Rating

30active installs

8.6K+total downloads

16 yearssince 2010

Overview

Using this plugin, you can display a text widget for any specific category and/or its sub-categories. For example, you want to show different sidebar banners based on different category. It is easy using this plugin. Just create a new widget and select the category.

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