Description

The Category Icons addon adds images or visual icons to each WPAdverts ad category, displaying them in the category listing and search filters of the classifieds directory. Designed for those operating classifieds directories, ad marketplaces, or listing portals based on WPAdverts, the addon replaces plain text category lists with visual blocks featuring configurable icons in the admin panel.

Main Features of Category Icons

  • Icon per ad category
    Each WPAdverts category term gains a dedicated field for uploading an image or icon.
  • Display in category listing
    Renders the configured icon next to the name on category navigation pages.
  • Support for category hierarchy
    Works with both main categories and subcategories in the classifieds tree.
  • Configuration via edit screen
    Icon upload is integrated within the category edit screen in the admin.
  • Compatibility with active theme
    Icons are rendered using markup that follows the visual style defined by the site’s theme.

Benefits of Category Icons

  • More intuitive navigation
    Visitors identify the desired category before even reading the text, shortening the path to the ad.
  • Directory with a professional look
    The portal starts to resemble established vertical marketplaces instead of flat term lists.
  • More clicks on the right categories
    Well-chosen icons draw attention and guide traffic toward the most profitable segments.
  • Quick setup without editing templates
    All configuration happens in the panel, with no need to edit theme PHP or CSS files.

Who Is Category Icons Intended For?

  • Those operating classifieds directories for real estate, vehicles, or jobs who want to present each segment with its own visual identity.
  • For you who manage a vertical marketplace on WPAdverts and need to visually differentiate categories like “cars”, “motorcycles”, and “houses”.
  • Those already using WPAdverts on regional or niche portals who seek to make the homepage more attractive than a list of text links.

How to Download Category Icons

Category Icons is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the .zip, and activate it with WPAdverts already installed and configured. The option to set the icon will appear within the edit screen of each ad category.

On classifieds portals already running WPAdverts, the visual enhancement in categories works as a small UX adjustment with a disproportionate effect: each well-chosen icon guides the visitor to the correct category in fractions of a second, reducing lost clicks and abandonment on the homepage. Full control remains in the panel, requiring no template customization or CSS knowledge.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPAdverts Category Icons GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPAdverts Category Icons is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPAdverts Category Icons on multiple sites?

Yes. You can use WPAdverts Category Icons on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.

How much does WPAdverts Category Icons cost at Ultrapack?

WPAdverts Category Icons costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPAdverts Category Icons include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPAdverts Category Icons is 1.1.1, published at Ultrapack on Apr 25, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPAdverts Category Icons scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPAdverts Category Icons goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.