How to remove the Uncategorized category from WordPress?

WordPress 1 min read Posted on 02 May 2026 18,973 views
How to remove the Uncategorized category from WordPress?
You can not remove "Uncategorized" Category but you can rename it


1. Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Under the dashboard ., hover your mouse on Posts and then click on "Categories".



3. On the right side you can see the "Uncategorized" category option. Hover your mouse on it and a few options will appear.. "Quick Edit" option.



. Change the name and slug and then. "Update Category" option.