How to Delete an Uncategorized Category in WordPress

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You cannot remove the Uncategorized category, but you can rename it.

1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard.


2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories.wp dashboard category option

3. Hover your mouse on the Uncategorized option and click on Quick Edit.wp uncategorized category remove

4. Change its name and slug, and confirm with Update Category.wp uncategorized category update

The Uncategorized category has been successfully renamed.

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