Contextual Category Widget
Contextual Category Widget displays the name and description of the first category assigned to the post currently being viewed. The widget remains hidden on archives, pages, and posts whose first category has no description. Its output uses the surrounding widget markup supplied by the active theme.
Contextual Category Widget displays the name and description of the first category assigned to the post currently being viewed.
The widget remains hidden on archives, pages, and posts whose first category has no description. Its output uses the surrounding widget markup supplied by the active theme.
- 01Install and activate Contextual Category Widget.
- 02Add the widget to a widget area in Appearance > Widgets.
- 03Add descriptions to the categories you want the widget to display.
Frequently asked questions.
What happens when a post has multiple categories?
The widget displays the first category returned by WordPress for that post.
Can I choose a category in the widget settings?
No. The widget is intentionally contextual and uses the category assigned to the current post.
