Description
At a glance
Looking for FV Top Level Categories v1.9.1? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 20K+ active installs · 4.4/5 rating from 23 reviews · updated September 3, 2025 · requires WordPress 3.2.1+.
This is a fix of Top Level Category plugin for WordPress 3.1. and further versions. It’s purpose is to provide the same behavior as the original plugin, but in new WordPress versions.
The Top Level Categories plugin allows you to remove the prefix before the URL to your category page. For example, instead of http://foliovision.com/category/work, you can use http://foliovision.com/work for the address of “work” category. WordPress doesn’t allow you to have a blank prefix for categories (they insert category/ before the name), this plugin works around that restriction.
This plugin works also if you have a permalink structure like %postname% or %category%/%postname% — this wasn’t possible in the original version. However, this feature might not work properly for child categories at this point. Test carefully!
Known Issues / Bugs
- Issue with paging and feed URLs when using
%postnameor%category%/%postname%permalink structure should be fixed.
Uninstall
- Deactivate the plugin
- That’s it! 🙂
Frequently asked questions
What is FV Top Level Categories?
FV Top Level Categories is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.9.1. It is active on over 20K websites.
Is FV Top Level Categories free to download?
Yes — FV Top Level Categories 1.9.1 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.4 out of 5 based on 23 reviews.
How do I install FV Top Level Categories 1.9.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for FV Top Level Categories?
FV Top Level Categories 1.9.1 requires WordPress 3.2.1 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was FV Top Level Categories last updated?
Version 1.9.1 was last updated on September 3, 2025. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the FV Top Level Categories download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.9.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.9.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 3, 2025 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.4/5 (23 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2.1 or higher |
| Author | FolioVision |
| Tags | categories, permalink |
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