Description
TagGator lets you build a keyword list and apply matching tags to all your posts in one click.
How it works:
- Enter your tag words in the Tag List — one per line, or comma-separated. Each word is both the tag name and the keyword searched for.
- Configure matching options (case-sensitive, whole words, minimum occurrences).
- Click Preview to see what would be tagged, or Bulk Tag All Posts to apply tags immediately.
- Use Remove Unmatched Tags to clean up stale tags if you update your list.
Example tag list:
JavaScript, PHP, Python
WordPress, Gutenberg
Node.js, React, Vue
A post containing “JavaScript” receives the “JavaScript” tag. Tags are only applied when the minimum match count is met, so you stay in control.
Features:
- Flat tag list — every word is both tag and keyword, no complex syntax
- Case-sensitive or case-insensitive matching
- Whole-word or substring matching
- Minimum match count in body and/or title
- Enable/disable tagging per post type
- Choose which taxonomy to tag with per post type
- Preview before committing — no surprises
- Remove Unmatched Tags cleans up only plugin-applied tags, never manually added ones
- Tagging history in the post editor sidebar
- No external dependencies, no tracking, no telemetry
Looking for more?
[TagGator Pro] adds:
- Auto-tag posts on save — no manual bulk runs needed
- Keyword-to-tag synonym mapping (one tag, many keywords per line)
- Exclude posts by ID, category, or author
- Per-post and per-user exclusion controls
- Priority support
Installation
- Upload the
taggatorfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install directly from the WordPress plugin directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
- Go to Settings TagGator to configure your tag list and matching options.
- Click Bulk Tag All Posts to apply tags to your existing content.
FAQ
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What is the tag list format?
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Each word or phrase in the list is both the tag name and the keyword searched for in post content. Separate entries with commas or newlines — both work.
Example:
JavaScript, PHP\nPythoncreates three tags and searches for each of them by name. -
No. TagGator (free) applies tags only via the Bulk Tag All Posts button. For automatic tagging on save, upgrade to TagGator Pro.
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No. TagGator tracks which tags it applies internally. The cleanup operation only removes tags that TagGator itself previously applied and that no longer match your current list.
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Can I tag custom post types?
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Yes. In the Post Type Settings section you can enable tagging for any public post type and choose which taxonomy to use.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
3.1.0
- Security fixes.
- tested support up to WordPress 6.9.
- added custom post type support.
