Post Category Filter vs Taxonomy Filter — WordPress

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) vs Taxonomy Filter

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)	Taxonomy Filter
Tagline	—	—
Description	2254 / 5000 chars45% used	2444 / 5000 chars49% used
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Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Ivijan-Stefan Stipic	Andrea Landonio
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2. Categories & rankings

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

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At a glance

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Feature comparison between Post Category Filter (WP Admin) and Taxonomy Filter
Metric	Post Category Filter (WP Admin)	Taxonomy Filter
Rating	★ 5.0 ★	4.4 ★
Total reviews	★ 25	14
Active installs	1,000+	800+
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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

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%

Taxonomy Filter

Taxonomy Filter is a simple and flexible plugin which allow users to filter hierarchical term taxonomies inside admin pages. If you need to simplify your tags and categories research on admin pages, this plugin will make it easier for you. It adds a custom input field (only for configured taxonomies) that you can use to filter a every taxonomy list. Imagine having too many tags on your post admin page and having to lose so much time scrolling a long list of items or having to search for a tag with the classic browser search box. With “Taxonomy Filter” plugin you can search, choice and select tags in a very short time, a great gain! In addition, you have to setup which taxonomies should have “Taxonomy Filter” activated. When you install and activate the plugin, an admin page is added on settings section. In this page are automatically listed all valid taxonomies, you have two options: enable on post management pages (allow you to turn on/off filter field) hide filter field if taxonomy is empty You can also manage taxonomy filters into bulk edit section if you want to perform a quick edit. If in your theme you have changed post columns using the ‘manage_edit-post_columns’ filter, you need to add another filter to apply the taxonomy filter bulk section. For example: add_filter('manage_edit-post_columns', 'taxonomy_filter_manage_bulk_columns', 99, 1); add_filter('manage_edit- _columns', 'taxonomy_filter_manage_bulk_columns', 99, 1); It works only with hierarchical taxonomies (both default categories and custom taxonomies). When you enable a taxonomy filter, a section for choosing hidden taxonomy terms is displayed in user profile page and in term edit pages. In user profile page you can select (for each user) a list of taxonomy terms that are removed from hierarchical term taxonomies inside admin pages. By default, all taxonomy terms are visible in the hierarchical term taxonomies sections inside admin pages. You can choose only from max 2 nested levels but all the children of a hidden term are automatically removed from admin pages. Keep in mind that the hidden terms are not searchable and filterable. In edit term page you can select (for all users) if term should be removed (make hidden) from hierarchical term taxonomies inside admin pages. Usage Go to WP-Admin -> Posts -> Add New. Find the input filter field on page sidebar. Select tags filtering list. Links: Author’s Site

Top keywords

filter16×3.91%
taxonomy11×2.69%
taxonomies9×

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Common questions about this comparison

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

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 25 reviews) compared to Taxonomy Filter (4.4★ from 14 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

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

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — 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 Taxonomy Filter?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Post Category Filter (WP Admin) has the deeper published review base (25 vs 14), 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). Taxonomy Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (14 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 Taxonomy Filter?

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

Post Category Filter (WP Admin)

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

Taxonomy Filter

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3. Activity in the last 90 days

Post Category Filter (WP Admin) · 1 changes

Taxonomy Filter · 0 changes

4. App details

Frequently asked

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

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

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

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

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

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