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Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard

In the Dashboard, collapses sub categories into hidden submenus that can be expanded and collapsed. Keeps selected categories visible.

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Tested up to WordPress 5.2
Current version1.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 5.2
Minimum stackWP 3.4 · PHP —
Directory statusactive
Last directory update15 Aug 20197y ago
Active installations600Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 9 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Collapsible Categories in the Dashboard version 1.1 as active, updated 7y ago and tested up to WordPress 5.2.

Overview

About this plugin

Must use Classic Editor plugin – Add to my list of gripes with Gutenberg that it uses the REST API to display the categories, adding nothing to the categories box for the user while rendering the wp_terms_checklist_args filter useless. If you don’t already use the Classic Editor plugin (installed more than 5 million times to date), you’ll have to use it for this plugin to work. I’m looking for a work-around…

Does your list of categories go on and on, making it difficult to scroll to and find what you need? This plugin will collapse groups of subcategories into expandable submenus, which you may open and close as needed, cutting your category list down to a manageable size. Submenus with checked categories are not collapsed (but are collapsible), so you won’t have to hunt for them.

Thanks to scribu for the code from his Category Checklist Tree plugin, which prevents the breaking of the category list heirarchy.

This plugin works with post categories and WooCommerce product categories too. According to users, it works with custom taxonomies!

Links: Plugin News | Author’s Site

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Plugin tags

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  • collapsible categories
  • admin
  • hierarchy
  • ui
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 5.2

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 5.2.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to5.2
Minimum requirementsWordPress 3.4 · PHP not listed
Update activity15 Aug 20197y ago

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