Add Colors to Your Taxonomies
Transform your WordPress categories, tags, and custom taxonomies with vibrant colors. Create visual hierarchy and improve user experience with this simple yet powerful plugin.
Powerful Features for Better Content Organization
Everything you need to add visual hierarchy to your WordPress taxonomies
Any Taxonomy
Works with categories, tags, and any custom taxonomy. One plugin for all your color needs.
Easy Interface
Simple color picker interface integrated directly into WordPress admin. No complex setup required.
Auto CSS Classes
Automatically generates CSS classes for each colored term. Perfect for theme developers.
Built-in Functions
Includes helper functions like ztc_colored_labels() for easy front-end implementation.
No Theme Changes
Works without modifying your theme. Optional integration for enhanced display options.
Developer Friendly
Access colors via get_term_meta() or use built-in functions for custom implementations.
How It Works
Adding colors to your taxonomies is as simple as 1-2-3
Install & Activate
Download the plugin from WordPress.org and activate it. No configuration needed - it works right out of the box.
Choose Colors
Go to any taxonomy term edit page and pick colors using the built-in color picker. Works with categories, tags, and custom taxonomies.
See Results
Colors appear automatically on your front-end. Use built-in functions or CSS classes for custom styling options.
Perfect for Every WordPress Site
Discover how colored taxonomies can improve your website's user experience
News & Magazine Sites
Color-code different news categories like Sports (red), Politics (blue), Technology (green) for instant recognition.
E-commerce Stores
Visually distinguish product categories and tags to help customers navigate your store more efficiently.
Educational Platforms
Organize course categories by difficulty level or subject matter using distinct color schemes.
Creative Portfolios
Categorize your work by project type, client, or style using vibrant colors that reflect your brand.
Documentation Sites
Create visual hierarchy for different documentation sections and guide types with color-coded categories.
Community Forums
Distinguish forum categories and topic tags with colors to improve navigation and user engagement.
Simple Implementation
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, integrating colored terms into your theme is straightforward.
Auto CSS Classes
Each term gets a unique CSS class like .ztc-term-label-[ID]
Helper Functions
Use ztc_colored_labels() for quick implementation
WordPress Standard
Access colors via get_term_meta() for custom implementations
<?php
// Get term color
$color = get_term_meta($term_id, 'ztc_color', true);
// Use helper function
echo ztc_colored_labels($post_id);
// Custom implementation
$terms = get_the_terms($post_id, 'category');
foreach($terms as $term) {
$color = get_term_meta($term->term_id, 'ztc_color', true);
echo '<span style="background:' . $color . '">' . $term->name . '</span>';
}
?>Easy Installation
Get started in minutes with these simple installation methods
Method 1: WordPress Admin
The simplest method - install directly from your WordPress admin panel.
- 1. Go to WP Admin → Plugins → Add New
- 2. Search for "Custom Term Colors" or "ZeroWP Term Colors"
- 3. Click Install and Activate
Method 2: Manual Installation
Download and upload the plugin manually.
- 1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org
- 2. Upload to
wp-content/plugins/ - 3. Activate from the Plugins page
- 4. Start adding colors to your taxonomy terms
Ready to Add Colors to Your Taxonomies?
Transform your WordPress site's visual hierarchy today. It's free, easy to use, and will improve your users' experience immediately.
Pro Tip: Start by adding colors to your most used categories for immediate visual impact.
Need help? Check out the support forum on WordPress.org.