Post Category Filter vs Admin Posts Navigation — WordPress

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) vs Admin Posts Navigation

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

5.0·25reviews·1,000+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Post Category Filter (WP Admin)	Admin Posts Navigation
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Description	2254 / 5000 chars45% used	3157 / 5000 chars63% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Ivijan-Stefan Stipic	The Website Factory
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2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

Admin Posts Navigation

At a glance

4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Admin Posts Navigation
Metric	Post Category Filter (WP Admin)	Admin Posts Navigation
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 25	1
Active installs	1,000+	100+
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4. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

Post Category Filter allows you to filter your post categories and custom taxonomies by adding a fast and intuitive search box on top of the term lists. As you type, the list updates instantly and shows only the categories or terms that match your query, making navigation quick even on sites with hundreds or thousands of entries. This plugin is designed for users who work with large WordPress websites, complex content structures, or extensive taxonomy sets. Instead of scrolling endlessly through long category lists, you can simply type a few letters and immediately locate the term you need. It provides a smoother editorial workflow and helps reduce time spent searching for the right category during post creation or editing. Post Category Filter works seamlessly inside the WordPress admin interface and supports all public taxonomies, including custom taxonomies created by themes or plugins. It does not modify your categories or database in any way. It simply adds an efficient, lightweight search layer to help you manage and assign terms more effectively. If you maintain a high volume of content, run news or magazine style websites, or organize your posts through detailed taxonomies, this plugin can significantly improve your daily publishing workflow. It is a simple but powerful solution for anyone looking to optimize category management, streamline content editing, and enhance usability in the WordPress admin area. Want to contribute? You can follow the Github repository and submit issues or pull requests. Adoption Notice This plugin represents the continued development of the original “Admin Category Filter” created by Javier Villanueva (@jahvi). The project has been revived with the intention of ensuring long-term stability, modern compatibility, and responsible maintenance while preserving the core functionality that made the original plugin widely used. Credits Original author: Javier Villanueva (jahvi) Maintainer and current developer: Ivijan Stefan Stipic (INFINITUM FORM) Legal Notice This plugin retains the original GPLv2 license from the upstream version authored by Javier Villanueva (@jahvi). All new contributions are © 2025 Ivijan Stefan Stipic and released under the same GPLv2-or-later license.

Top keywords

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filter4×1.19%
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post4×1.19%
taxonomies4×1.19%
admin3×0.89%
categories3×0.89%
category filter3×0.89%
content3×0.89%
jahvi3×0.89%
javier3×0.89%
javier villanueva3×0.89%

Admin Posts Navigation

Admin Posts Navigation solves a common WordPress admin workflow problem: having to go back to the post list every time you want to edit the next or previous post. Key Features: Seamless Navigation: Navigate directly between posts without returning to the post list Customizable Sorting: Choose between Date Published, Alphabetical, or Post ID sorting User Preferences: Each user’s sort preferences are saved per post type Universal Support: Works with posts, pages, and all custom post types automatically Dual Editor Support: Full compatibility with both Classic Editor and Gutenberg Block Editor Smart Ordering: Uses appropriate default ordering (date for posts, alphabetical for pages) Position Tracking: Shows your current position (e.g., “Position: 3 of 15 posts”) Security First: Rate limiting, nonce verification, and capability checks Performance Optimized: Intelligent caching and optimized database queries Developer Friendly: Multiple filter hooks for customization How It Works: In the Classic Editor, navigation buttons appear below the post title with a sorting dropdown that lets you choose between Date Published, Alphabetical, or Post ID ordering. In Gutenberg, a “Post Navigation” panel appears in the Document Settings sidebar with Previous/Next buttons and a sorting dropdown for customizing the navigation order. Sorting Options: Date Published: Navigate by publication date (newest first for posts, oldest first for pages) Alphabetical: Navigate by post title in alphabetical order (A-Z) Post ID: Navigate by WordPress post ID in ascending order Each user’s sorting preference is remembered per post type, so you can have different sorting for posts vs. pages vs. custom post types. Perfect For: Content managers editing multiple posts in sequence Bloggers reviewing and updating existing content Developers working with custom post types Anyone who finds the default WordPress admin workflow tedious The plugin automatically detects all your custom post types and provides navigation for any content type you can edit. Developer Hooks Filters: twf_admin_posts_navigation_excluded_types – Exclude specific post types from navigation twf_admin_posts_navigation_orderby – Customize ordering for specific post types twf_admin_posts_navigation_order – Customize sort direction for specific post types twf_admin_posts_navigation_query_args – Modify the query arguments for finding posts Example Usage: `php // Exclude a custom post type add_filter(‘twf_admin_posts_navigation_excluded_types’, function($excluded) { $excluded[] = ‘my_private_post_type’; return $excluded; }); // Custom ordering for events add_filter(‘twf_admin_posts_navigation_orderby’, function($orderby, $post_type) { if ($post_type === ‘event’) { return ‘meta_value’; } return $orderby; }, 10, 2); // Navigate only through featured posts add_filter(‘twf_admin_posts_navigation_query_args’, function($args, $current_post) { if ($current_post->post_type === ‘post’) { $args[‘meta_query’] = array( array( ‘key’ => ‘featured_post’, ‘value’ => ‘1’, ‘compare’ => ‘=’ ) ); } return $args; }, 10, 2); `

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Admin Posts Navigation?

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) (5.0★, 25 reviews) and Admin Posts Navigation (5.0★, 1 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Admin Posts Navigation?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) does carry the larger published review base (25 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Admin Posts Navigation?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) has the deeper published review base (25 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (25 reviews). Admin Posts Navigation typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Admin Posts Navigation?

Migration support varies by app and category. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Admin Posts Navigation both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Admin Posts Navigation" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) vs Admin Posts Navigation

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

Admin Posts Navigation

At a glance

AppRanks verdict

3. Activity in the last 90 days

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) · 1 changes

Admin Posts Navigation · 0 changes

4. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Admin Posts Navigation?

Should I choose Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Admin Posts Navigation?

Which is faster to set up, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Admin Posts Navigation?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Admin Posts Navigation?

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