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.
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-assistedHide 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