How to assign categories to bulk-created posts in WordPress
Mass Pages and Posts Creator for WordPress lets you generate pages, posts, and custom post type entries in bulk from a list of titles.
The Set Category(s) option lets you choose categories before you generate. Every post in that batch is created with them already assigned.
Say you're creating 30 posts for a news archive. Select News once, and all 30 posts are filed under it.
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Benefits
Assigning categories during bulk creation can help you:
- Skip editing each post to set its category
- Keep new content organized from the moment it's created
- Avoid a pile of posts stuck in Uncategorized
How to Assign Categories to Bulk-Created Posts
Step 1: Open the plugin settings
Go to Dotstore Plugins → Mass Pages/Posts Creator in your WordPress dashboard.
Step 2: Set the content type to Post
In the Type dropdown, choose Post.
Step 3: Select your categories
Scroll to Set Category(s) and click the Categories field. Pick the categories you want. Each one shows up as a tag in the field, and you can remove it with the × next to it.
Step 4: Generate and verify
Fill in the rest of the settings and generate your posts. Then open one of them in the editor. Under Categories in the Post sidebar, your selected category should be checked.
Example Use Cases
Monthly news archive: If you want a post for every month filed under one heading, select News before generating.
Product update notes: If you're creating a series of release posts, use Updates so they all appear together on your category page.
Content migration: If you're setting up placeholder posts for a new blog, assign the final category now and skip the cleanup later.
Conclusion
The Set Category(s) option assigns categories to every post in a bulk batch. Pick them once, generate, and your posts are organized from the start.
FAQs
1. Where do I find the category option?
It's the Set Category(s) row in the plugin's creation form, just below Featured Image.
2. Can I select more than one category?
Yes, multiple categories are supported. Click the Categories field again to add another one.
3. Can I change the categories after the posts are created?
Yes. Edit any post and update its categories, or use WordPress Bulk Edit on the Posts screen to change many at once.