Description
At a glance
Looking for Categories Images v3.3.3? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 50K+ active installs · 4.5/5 rating from 86 reviews · updated April 16, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.0+.
The Categories Images is a WordPress plugin allow you to add image to category, tag or custom taxonomy.
Use <?php if (function_exists('z_taxonomy_image_url')) echo z_taxonomy_image_url(); ?> to get the url and put it in any img tag.
Or simply use <?php if (function_exists('z_taxonomy_image')) z_taxonomy_image(); ?> in (category or taxonomy) template.
REST API Support
Access term images via the WP REST API. The field z_taxonomy_image_url is automatically added to term objects.
Enhanced Shortcodes
[z_taxonomy_image term_id="123" size="medium" link="yes"]– Display a specific term image with a link.[z_taxonomy_list taxonomy="category" style="grid" columns="4" show_name="yes"]– Display a beautiful grid of terms with their images.
Elementor Integration
Use term images dynamically in Elementor via the native Dynamic Tags system.
Settings
Categories Images settings menu is now under Settings > Categories Images to avoid cluttering the main WordPress menu, the settings now is more organized with a dedicated documentation page that includes usage examples and shortcodes.
From the settings menu, you can exclude any taxonomies from the plugin to avoid conflicts with other plugins like WooCommerce!
Documentation
Documentation is now available inside the plugin settings menu. for more information please visit the Categories Images.
Frequently asked questions
What is Categories Images?
Categories Images is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 3.3.3. It is active on over 50K websites.
Is Categories Images free to download?
Yes — Categories Images 3.3.3 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 4.5 out of 5 based on 86 reviews.
How do I install Categories Images 3.3.3?
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 Categories Images?
Categories Images 3.3.3 requires WordPress 4.0 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 Categories Images last updated?
Version 3.3.3 was last updated on April 16, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Categories Images 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: 3.3.3
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.3.3 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | April 16, 2026 |
| Active installs | 50,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (86 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 or higher |
| Author | Zahlan |
| Tags | categories-images, category-image, category-thumb, tag-image, taxonomy-image |
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