ActionWordPressUpdated May 2026

How do I list WordPress post categories?

Short answer: Drop the "WordPress → List Categories" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 5 WordPress actions

Sample request

{}

Returns

[
  {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "Uncategorized",
    "slug": "uncategorized",
    "count": 5
  },
  {
    "id": 5,
    "name": "Technology",
    "slug": "technology",
    "count": 12
  }
]

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Categories.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → WordPress

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → WordPress

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about List Categories.

What does the List Categories action do in WordPress?

Lists all post categories on the WordPress site with slug, name, and post count. Use to populate a category picker before posting.

What inputs does List Categories require?

List Categories has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if WordPress returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does List Categories support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Categories inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles WordPress's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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