NS Category Widget — WordPress Directory Plugin
by Nilambar Sharma · WordPress.org page · Website
NS Category Widget has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 43,251 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 12, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
NS Category Widget at a glance
Is NS Category Widget well maintained?
NS Category Widget reviews and ratings
34 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where NS Category Widget ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that NS Category Widget appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
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| Best Directory Plugins | #31 by tag, not in search | #57 | – |
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Details
A plugin to add widget for listing Categories and Taxonomies. Extending Default WordPress Category Widget.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings NS Category Widget competes in
Tags
- category
- listing
- sidebar
- taxonomy
- widget
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- Version
- 4.1.6
- Last updated
- Sep 12, 2025
- First published
- Dec 10, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.2.24
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
NS Category Widget FAQ
How many active installs does NS Category Widget have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for NS Category Widget as of September 7, 2026.
Is NS Category Widget still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 12, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Is NS Category Widget free?
NS Category Widget is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does NS Category Widget rank among Directory Plugins?
NS Category Widget is #57 in the WordPress.org Directory Plugins ranking.