List Categories vs Post Snippets (Paid)
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| Feature | List Categories v0.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | Post Snippets (Paid) v4.2.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 5,000+ | — |
| Last updated | September 13, 2026 | — |
| Editions | List Categories | Post Snippets |
| Pros | Passes every wp_list_categories() argument through as a shortcode attribute; Works with any taxonomy, including tags; Tiny footprint: one file, no settings screen | Snippets inserted from an editor button; Shortcode mode keeps one snippet editable in one place; Snippet library import and export |
| Cons | Output is a plain list with no styling or grid options; No admin settings; configuration lives in each shortcode; Shortcode only; no block or widget version | PHP snippets run code on the site; AI chatbot needs an OpenAI key from the admin; Paid version features are not named in the code |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | All wp_list_categories arguments as shortcode attributes, List any taxonomy via the taxonomy attribute, Empty terms hidden by default | Snippet library, Snippet block for the block editor, PHP snippets run as shortcodes, Snippet import and export, AI chatbot using a supplied OpenAI key |
| Integrations | ||
| — | MailerLite | |
| Other | — | OpenAI |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3 | 5.3 |
| Requires PHP | — | 8.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | Only if you agree |
| External services | — | api.openai.com |
| Blocks | — | 1 |
| Shortcodes | 1 | — |