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Free Plugin by Eduardo v1.2

Hide Categories

Hide one o more categories when you use the_category tag or wp_list_categories tag. No exclude post, but only hide a category name in template view.

Hide Categories

The facts

Rating
3.7★ from 6
Active installs
200+
Price
Free
Last updated
28 Mar 2011
Added
Aug 2009
Requires WP
2.8
Tested up to
WP 2.8.4
Downloads
22,724

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Hide Categories is a WordPress plugin that allows you to hide one or more categories from being displayed when using the_category or wp_list_categories tags. It does not exclude posts from these categories; rather, it simply hides their names in the template view.

This plugin is suitable for users who want to manage the visibility of categories on their WordPress site without affecting the underlying content. It can be particularly useful for those who wish to keep certain categories private or less prominent.

Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users who want to control category visibility on their site.

What it does well

  • Hides categories from template view
  • Compatible with the_category and wp_list_categories tags
  • Free to use from the WordPress.org directory

Where it falls short

  • Does not exclude posts from categories
  • Limited functionality based on provided description
  • Last updated in March 2011

Verdict

Hide Categories offers a straightforward solution for hiding category names, but its limited features and lack of updates may be a concern for some users.

From the developer

Eduardo's own description of Hide Categories, lightly tidied.

Hide one o more categories when you use the_category tag or wp_list_categories tag. No exclude post, but only hide a category name in template view.
Example?
You use a category called “featured” in your template but you don’t want it see? Use Hide Categories

Thanks to infocube for the plugin’s idea

Read the full description on the official page →

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