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WP List Categories Block

Category list block with counters and custom taxonomy support.

WP List Categories Block

Why WP List Categories Block?

What is the Categories Block? Do you want a category list block with counters that also works with custom taxonomies for WordPress? We did too, so we made it. Have you ever found yourself wanting to make a list of custom category items for a menu in WordPress? When you do, you will find that […]

Engineered from real client requirements and high-traffic performance audits, this tool eliminates database clutter, reinforces security policies, and streamlines your WordPress operational workflows.

Key Capabilities

How does it work?

1

Custom Taxonomy Dropdown Selection

Select any public taxonomy registered in WordPress, including WooCommerce product categories, portfolio types, or ACF taxonomies.

2

Stylized Post Count Badges

Show live counts of items in each category with customizable pill colors, subtle backgrounds, and border radius options.

3

Native Full Site Editing (FSE) Compatible

Drop the block into archive templates, single post sidebars, navigation drawers, or footer mega-menus with zero CSS conflicts.

4

Hierarchical Parent / Child Support

Preserve parent-child taxonomy structures with configurable indentation and collapsible tree navigation.

Free & Open Source

Free Download

WP List Categories Block is free. Download it from GitHub and install it like any other plugin.

Free forever
$0No licence key. No account.
  • The full plugin, free to use
  • Use it on as many sites as you like
  • Open source under GPLv2 or later
  • Read the code and report issues on GitHub
Download from GitHub(opens WP List Categories Block on GitHub in a new tab)

How to install

  1. 1On GitHub, choose Code → Download ZIP.
  2. 2In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
  3. 3Upload the ZIP file, then click Activate.
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WP List Categories block free to use?

Yes, the WP List Categories block is entirely free to use. We believe in providing a straightforward solution without any hidden costs. Simply download the WP List Categories block plugin from our GitHub repository, follow the installation steps, and start managing your content visibility in search results. It's also got the open source license in the code. We use an MIT license on this one meaning you can use it however you want.

What themes work with this block?

So far we have tested Kadence, spectra and the default wordpress themes. It works well with these. You will get the most power out of this tool by using it as a starting point for your own complex designs which have custom post types and taxonomies.

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