Bulk Categories Creator by Autoblogging.ai
Effortlessly Create Complex Category Structures in WordPress
Bulk Categories Creator is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to save you hours of manual work when setting up or migrating category taxonomies. Create entire hierarchical category structures in seconds with our simple, intuitive interface.
Why Choose Bulk Categories Creator?
Setting up complex category hierarchies in WordPress traditionally requires tedious, one-at-a-time category creation that can take hours for large sites. Our plugin solves this problem with a streamlined bulk creation process that preserves parent-child relationships.
Key Benefits
- Save Time: Create dozens or hundreds of categories in seconds instead of hours
- Preserve Hierarchy: Maintain complex parent-child relationships automatically
- Reduce Errors: Eliminate the risk of human error in manual category creation
- Perfect for Migrations: Easily transfer category structures when moving from other platforms
- User-Friendly: Simple syntax and clear interface – no technical knowledge required
How It Works
Our plugin uses an intuitive “greater than” symbol (>) to indicate parent-child relationships in your category structure:
Parent Category > Child Category > Grandchild Category
Simply paste your entire category structure using this format, preview the results, and create all categories with a single click.
Features
Intuitive Interface
The clean, straightforward interface makes it easy to paste, preview, and create your categories with minimal effort.
Preview Before Creation
See exactly which categories will be created before committing any changes to your database.
Smart Duplicate Handling
The plugin intelligently identifies existing categories to prevent duplication while still maintaining proper hierarchical relationships.
Progress Tracking
Watch the creation process in real-time with our progress bar for large category imports.
Detailed Results
Get comprehensive feedback on exactly which categories were created, which already existed, and any that couldn’t be created.
Lightweight & Fast
Optimized code ensures the plugin performs well even with very large category structures.
Example Use Cases
- E-commerce Stores: Quickly set up product category structures with multiple levels
- News/Magazine Sites: Create complex topic taxonomies organized by section and subject
- Directory Websites: Build location-based directories with geographic hierarchies
- Educational Platforms: Organize courses by department, subject, and level
- Content Migrations: Easily transfer category structures from other CMS platforms
Example Input
Technology
Technology > Software
Technology > Software > Operating Systems
Technology > Software > Operating Systems > Linux
Technology > Software > Operating Systems > Windows
Technology > Software > Operating Systems > macOS
Technology > Hardware
Technology > Hardware > Computers
Technology > Hardware > Computers > Laptops
Technology > Hardware > Computers > Desktops
Technology > Hardware > Mobile Devices
Technology > Hardware > Mobile Devices > Smartphones
Technology > Hardware > Mobile Devices > Tablets
Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Navigate to your WordPress admin panel
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the zip file and click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
Once activated, find the plugin at Tools > Bulk Categories Creator in your WordPress admin menu.
System Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.0 or higher
- JavaScript enabled browser
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this plugin overwrite my existing categories?
A: No, if a category already exists, the plugin will use it rather than create a duplicate.
Q: Can I import categories from a CSV file?
A: Currently, the plugin accepts pasted text only. You would need to format your CSV data appropriately before pasting.
Q: Is there a limit to how many categories I can create at once?
A: The plugin can handle hundreds of categories, but very large imports may be affected by your server’s PHP timeout settings.
Q: What happens if the process is interrupted?
A: Categories are created sequentially, so any categories processed before the interruption will remain in the database.
Q: Can I use this for custom taxonomies?
A: The current version works with WordPress standard categories only. Support for custom taxonomies is planned for a future release.
Support
Having trouble with Bulk Categories Creator? Our support team is here to help!
Roadmap
We’re constantly working to improve Bulk Categories Creator. Upcoming features include:
- Custom taxonomy support
- Import/export functionality
- CSV import options
- Category attribute management
- Batch processing for very large imports
About Autoblogging.ai
At Autoblogging.ai, we create innovative tools that help WordPress users save time and streamline content management. Our team of WordPress experts focuses on developing high-quality, problem-solving plugins that address real user needs.
License
Bulk Categories Creator is released under the GPL v2 or later license.