How to Delete an Uncategorized Category in WordPress

Learn how to rename the default "Uncategorized" category in WordPress to make it more relevant to your website content.

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

• Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

• From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories.

• Hover your mouse over the Uncategorized option and click on Quick Edit.

• Change its name and slug, then confirm with Update Category.

Renaming Uncategorized helps keep your blog organized, as all uncategorized posts are assigned to this default category.