Select All Categories and Taxonomies, Change Checkbox to Radio Buttons

76 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

With 3,000 active installs the user base is modest, but the score is boosted because the plugin addresses a very specific need that drives installs within its niche.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated 2026-05-26 and tested with WordPress 7.0, this is one of the most actively maintained plugins in its category.

User Rating

13/15

A score of 86 from 12 reviews is solid and well above the median, though the small sample size means the rating carries less weight than a more heavily reviewed plugin would.

Support Health

8/15

There are zero support threads, which is either a sign of a stable plugin that rarely breaks or a sign that users have nowhere to turn when issues arise.

WP Compatibility

15/15

The plugin works with WordPress 4.3 through 7.0 and does not specify a PHP version, giving it very broad compatibility.

Scores higher than 49% of indexed plugins

About

Use radio buttons or checkboxes for your categories and custom taxonomies with this incredibly powerful and easy-to-use plugin.

Active Installs 3k+

Rating ★★★★ 4.3/5

Last Updated 2026-05-26 5:44am GMT

Requires WordPress 4.3+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Medium

Most recent: April 23, 2021

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What It Does

This plugin converts the standard WordPress category and taxonomy meta boxes from checkboxes into radio buttons, making single-selection taxonomies the default behaviour. It also adds 'Select All' controls to taxonomy checklist screens in the admin. Configuration is handled through a simple settings panel with no coding required.

Who It's For

This plugin fits sites that need a strict one-category-per-post model, such as a real estate listing platform, job board, portfolio site, or local business directory where posts must belong to a single taxonomy term. It also works for e-commerce stores that want product listings filtered into one exclusive category. Editors who find the default multi-select checkboxes confusing will benefit from the cleaner radio button interface.

Who Should Skip It

If your content routinely belongs to multiple categories or you want to register new custom taxonomies and post types, this plugin is not the right tool, and you should look at Custom Post Type UI instead. Sites with high editorial volume and complex taxonomy hierarchies may also find the single-select limitation frustrating.

The Bottom Line

For sites that need a hard single-category workflow, this plugin does one specific job and does it well, with an active update history and a healthy 86/100 rating. The lack of support threads is a minor concern given the 3,000-install user base, and the niche nature of the feature means most general WordPress sites will not need it. If radio button selection is exactly your problem, it is a reliable, lightweight solution with a 75.97/100 quality score.

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