How to Add Categories in WordPress

Quick summary

WordPress categories help you organize posts into structured groups, making your site easier to navigate and improving content discoverability. You can add a new category directly from the WordPress dashboard in just a few clicks by entering a name, description, and saving.

Steps

1. On the left sidebar, hover over the Posts option and click Categories.
2. Tap Add New Category at the top-right corner.
3. Enter your preferred category name into the provided input field.
4. Provide a short description for the new category.
5. Click the Add button to save the category.
6. The new category will now be added to your WordPress website.