sandywp / plugins / pe-category-filter
PE Category Filter
Modern WordPress plugin for filtering categories from home page with performance optimization and security enhancements.
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v2.0.1 200+ installs WP 6.0+ PHP 8.3+
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About this plugin
PE Category Filter is a modern WordPress plugin that allows you to filter specific categories from your website’s home page while keeping those posts accessible through category archives, search, and direct URLs.
Key Features:
- Modern Architecture: Symfony-inspired dependency injection and service layer patterns
- Performance Optimization: Intelligent caching with 80% reduction in database queries
- Security Enhancements: CSRF protection, input validation, and output escaping
- Accessibility: Screen reader support and keyboard navigation
- Testing: Comprehensive automated test suite (unit and integration tests) covering core functionality
How it works:
The plugin modifies WordPress’s main query on the home page to exclude posts from selected categories. Posts from excluded categories won’t appear on the home page, but they remain fully accessible through:
* Category archive pages
* Search results
* Direct URLs
* RSS feeds
* Other WordPress queries
Live Examples:
This plugin is actively used on:
* trendsanctuary.com – Technology, life and home trends and insights
* ecosdeleden.com – Educational content for children
Configuration
- Go to
Settings > PECF Pluginin WordPress admin - Select categories you want to exclude from the home page
- Click “Save Changes”
- Posts from excluded categories won’t appear on the home page but remain accessible through category pages, search, and direct URLs
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA
Questions
- Can I use this plugin on a multisite installation?
Presumably, yes, the plugin should work with WordPress Multisite (not comprehensively tested). Each site would have its own category filter settings.
- Is this plugin accessible?
Yes, the plugin supports screen readers and keyboard navigation.
- Does this plugin affect SEO?
No, the plugin only affects the home page display. Posts remain accessible through category pages, search, and direct URLs, maintaining SEO value.
- Will this plugin slow down my website?
No, the plugin is designed for optimal performance with intelligent caching and efficient queries.
- Can I change my mind and include categories again?
Absolutely! You can modify your category selections at any time through the settings page.
- Does it work with caching plugins?
Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with all major caching plugins including WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, and LiteSpeed Cache.
- Is it compatible with page builders?
Yes, the plugin works with all major page builders including Elementor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, and Divi.
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