Post Category Filter vs Custom Header Extended — WordPress

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) vs Custom Header Extended

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)	Custom Header Extended
Tagline	—	—
Description	2254 / 5000 chars45% used	1359 / 5000 chars27% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Ivijan-Stefan Stipic	Justin Tadlock
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Last updated	—	—

2. Categories & rankings

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

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

Custom Header Extended

At a glance

4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Custom Header Extended
Metric	Post Category Filter (WP Admin)	Custom Header Extended
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 25	12
Active installs	1,000+	1,000+
Free plan	—	—

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

category6×1.79%
filter4×1.19%
original4×1.19%
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%

Custom Header Extended

A plugin for allowing users to set a custom header on a per-post basis. This plugin hooks into the WordPress custom-header theme feature and overwrites the values on single post views if the post has been given a custom header. Features This plugin creates a custom meta box on the edit post screen. From that point, you can select a custom header image. You can also select whether to display your header text and its color if your theme supports that option. The options you choose will be shown on the single post page on the front end. Requirements Your theme must support the core WordPress implementation of the Custom Headers theme feature. Professional Support If you need professional plugin support from me, the plugin author, you can access the support forums at Theme Hybrid, which is a professional WordPress help/support site where I handle support for all my plugins and themes for a community of 40,000+ users (and growing). Plugin Development If you’re a plugin author or just a code hobbyist, you can follow the development of this plugin on it’s GitHub repository. Donations Yes, I do accept donations. If you want to buy me a beer or whatever, you can do so from my donations page. I appreciate all donations, no matter the size. Further development of this plugin is not contingent on donations, but they are always a nice incentive.

Top keywords

support6×2.53%
custom5×2.11%
donations5×2.11%
theme5×2.11%
header4×1.69%
post4×1.69%
custom header3×1.27%
development

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Custom Header Extended?

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) (5.0★, 25 reviews) and Custom Header Extended (5.0★, 12 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 Custom Header Extended?

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 12). 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 Custom Header Extended?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) has the deeper published review base (25 vs 12), 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). Custom Header Extended typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (12 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 Custom Header Extended?

Migration support varies by app and category. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Custom Header Extended 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 Custom Header Extended" 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 Custom Header Extended

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

Custom Header Extended

At a glance

AppRanks verdict

3. Activity in the last 90 days

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) · 1 changes

Custom Header Extended · 0 changes

4. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Custom Header Extended?

Should I choose Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Custom Header Extended?

Which is faster to set up, Post Category Filter (WP Admin) or Custom Header Extended?

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

Can I migrate data between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Custom Header Extended?

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