Description
At a glance
Parent Category Toggler v1.3.4 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 15 reviews · updated November 28, 2017 · requires WordPress 2.5+.
Automatically toggle the parent categories when a sub category is selected.
1.3.4
- Compatibility updates for WordPress 4.8
1.3.3
- Tested with WP 4.4
1.3.2
- Only load plugin assets on post (CPT included) new/edit pages in wp-admin ( Props bishoya )
1.3.1
- Verify working with WP 4.0 Alpha
1.3
- Updated functionality to 3.7.1
1.2
- Added filter super_category_toggler to control which taxonomies will automagically toggle ( Props guar )
1.03
- Plugin maint taken over by Ben Lobaugh due to abandonment
- Tested up to version updated
- Bumped back into the repository
Frequently asked questions
What is Parent Category Toggler?
Parent Category Toggler is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.3.4. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Parent Category Toggler free to download?
Yes — Parent Category Toggler 1.3.4 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 4.8 out of 5 based on 15 reviews.
How do I install Parent Category Toggler 1.3.4?
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 Parent Category Toggler?
Parent Category Toggler 1.3.4 requires WordPress 2.5 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 Parent Category Toggler last updated?
Version 1.3.4 was last updated on November 28, 2017. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Parent Category Toggler 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: 1.3.4
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.3.4 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 28, 2017 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (15 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 2.5 or higher |
| Author | Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh) |
| Tags | category, parent, toggle |
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