Configurable Tag Cloud
Display a tag cloud customized with your preferences in the sidebar.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.7★ from 10
- Active installs
- 2k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 29 Mar 2023
- Added
- Nov 2007
- Requires WP
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- WP 6.1.12
- Downloads
- 138,698
Our analysis
AI-assistedConfigurable Tag Cloud (CTC) is a WordPress plugin that enhances the default tag cloud functionality by allowing for customisations. It provides users with the ability to configure the tag cloud using various parameters, making it more flexible than the standard version included in WordPress. This plugin is suitable for users who want to improve the presentation of tags on their WordPress site.
The development of CTC has stopped, and the author is seeking someone to take over its maintenance. Users can manually upgrade the plugin by following specific instructions outlined in the documentation.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking for enhanced tag cloud functionality.
What it does well
- ✓Allows customisation of the tag cloud
- ✓Integrates with the WordPress tagging system
- ✓Can be added to the sidebar as a widget
- ✓Offers configuration options via the Options menu or template tag
Where it falls short
- •Development has stopped, which may affect future compatibility
- •Limited support as the author is looking for someone to take over
Verdict
Configurable Tag Cloud offers useful customisation options for tag display, but its halted development may limit its reliability for future WordPress updates.
From the developer
Keith S.'s own description of Configurable Tag Cloud, lightly tidied.
The best new feature in WordPress 2.3 is the integration of tagging into the core of WordPress. However, the tag cloud widget & functions that are included leaves a lot to be desired. So, with time on my hands, I decided to whip up my own version of the tag cloud that lets you configure the tag cloud with all the customizations (well, almost, see below) the tag cloud template tag allows.
You can find the plugin home page (and leave comments) here.
Note
Development on this plugin has STOPPED! I am looking for someone to take it over. Find more info here
Upgrade
I suggest using the built-in WordPress plugin update feature, but to manually upgrade, follow these instructions:
1. Deactivate the plugin in the WordPress admin menu.
2. Delete the existing tag-cloud.php file from the /wp-content/plugins folder.
3. Upload the tag_cloud folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
4. Activate Configurable Tag Cloud through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress and add the widget to your sidebar.
5. (Optional) Add ctc() template tag to your theme. Can be configured either via the Options menu, or via parameters in the template tag.