How to Delete a Category in Four Easy Steps

To delete a category in WordPress, follow these step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Log in

Log into your WordPress dashboard

Step 2: Reassign Posts (if needed)

When a category is deleted in WordPress, any posts assigned to that category are automatically reassigned to the default category, which, by default, is “Uncategorized”. If those posts should be assigned to a different category, use these instructions to bulk edit posts and assign them to the new category. Otherwise, you can skip this step.

Step 3: Choose the Category to Delete 

On the Categories page, you’ll see a list of all your categories. Hover over the name of the category you want to delete. This action will reveal some options, including “Edit” and “Delete.” Click “Delete.”

Step 4: Confirm Deletion 

WordPress will prompt you to confirm the deletion. This step is crucial since it affects posts exclusively associated with that category. Confirm the deletion.

Step 5: Verify Deletion

After confirming the deletion, WordPress will remove the category and reassign any associated posts to the default category.

Return to the Categories page to ensure its deletion.

That’s it! You’ve successfully deleted a category in WordPress. Remember: this action affects the organization of your posts, so be sure of your decision before confirming the deletion.