Learn how to delete categories in WordPress to keep your site organized and free of unused categories.
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If you want to remove a WordPress category, follow these instructions:
Log in to the WordPress dashboard.
From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories.
Hover your mouse over the category you want to remove and click on Delete.
A confirmation option will appear. Confirm with OK.
Deleting categories can help streamline your blog and improve navigation for your readers. Make sure that no posts are assigned to the category you wish to delete.
