Count Posts in a Category
Count Posts in a Category, Tag, or Custom Taxonomy
by Luke Mlsna · WordPress.org page · Website
Count Posts in a Category has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,490 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 1, 2013, tested up to WordPress 3.5.2.
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Count Posts in a Category reviews and ratings
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Adds a custom shortcode that returns the number of posts in a category, tag, or custom taxonomy. Accepts a slug (default), ID, or name as input and wo …
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- category
- count
- posts
- tag
- template
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- Version
- 3.1
- Last updated
- Jan 1, 2013
- First published
- Dec 6, 2011
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Count Posts in a Category FAQ
How many active installs does Count Posts in a Category have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for Count Posts in a Category as of September 7, 2026.
Is Count Posts in a Category still maintained?
The last release was on January 1, 2013, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Count Posts in a Category free?
Count Posts in a Category is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.