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 menu, hover your mouse on Posts and then click on "Categories".
Categories in the Dashboard Sidebar


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


4. Change the name and slug and then click on the "Update Category" option.
Change the Name and Slug and Update the Category


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