Here are the steps on how to properly change, move, and delete WordPress categories:
Change a WordPress category
- Go to the WordPress dashboard.
- Click on the Posts tab.
- Click on the Categories tab.
- Click on the name of the category you want to change.
- Enter the new name for the category in the Name field.
- Click on the Update Category button.
Move a WordPress category
- Go to the WordPress dashboard.
- Click on the Posts tab.
- Click on the Categories tab.
- Click on the name of the category you want to move.
- Click on the Move button.
- Select the category you want to move the category to.
- Click on the Move button.
Delete a WordPress category
- Go to the WordPress dashboard.
- Click on the Posts tab.
- Click on the Categories tab.
- Click on the name of the category you want to delete.
- Click on the Delete button.
- Click on the Delete Category button to confirm.
Note: When you delete a category, all of the posts in that category will be moved to the Uncategorized category. If you don’t want this to happen, you can move the posts to another category before deleting the original category.
Additional tips
- When you’re changing or moving a category, it’s a good idea to check your permalinks to make sure they’re still working correctly.
- If you delete a category that has posts in it, you can use the Restore feature to restore the category and its posts.
- If you’re not sure what to do with a category, you can always leave it alone. WordPress categories are a great way to organize your content, but they’re not mandatory.