Allow HTML in Category Descriptions: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Arno Esterhuizen · Rank #2360
Allow HTML in Category Descriptions is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 8K+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 77 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 2,634 downloads for Allow HTML in Category Descriptions. HostList install rank: #2360. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
This plugin allows you to use unfiltered HTML in your category descriptions by disabling selected WordPress filters.
Install trend
8K+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 6.9.5
- Requires PHP 7.0
- Last updated 5 March 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2008-06-11
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Allow HTML in Category Descriptions?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 8K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Allow HTML in Category Descriptions actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 5 March 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 6.9.5.
What hosting should I use with Allow HTML in Category Descriptions?
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.