Plugin info

Total downloads: 125
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 7/30/2025 (154 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/30/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 8.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 154 days ago

50/100

Is Product Category Loader abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 154 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 8.4

Languages

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Description

Product Category Loader is a lightweight and customizable plugin for displaying WooCommerce categories in a clean, responsive layout. Great for homepages, landing pages, or product overview sections.

Features:
– Display WooCommerce categories in a customizable grid.
– Add “Load More” functionality with AJAX.
– Choose layout (grid or card).
– Shortcode generator in admin panel.
– Fully responsive and modern design.
– Built with performance and extensibility in mind.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/product-category-loader directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Use the shortcode [prodcalo_category_loader] anywhere you want to display the grid.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the shortcode?

Use [prodcalo_category_loader] with optional attributes:
per_page
columns
order
orderby
hide_empty
layout

Example:
[prodcalo_category_loader per_page=”6″ columns=”3″ hide_empty=”true” layout=”card”]

Where is the shortcode generator?

Go to Product Category Loader > Shortcode Generator in the WordPress admin panel.

Can I change the layout?

Yes, choose between grid or card layout using the layout attribute in the shortcode.

Does this support AJAX?

Yes, categories are loaded using AJAX when you click the “Load More” button.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial stable release