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title: How to Delete an Uncategorized Category in WordPress
description: "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**. ![](/img/wp-dashboard-category-option.gif) **3.** Hover your mouse on the **Uncategorized** option and…"
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updated: "2025-01-05"
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# How to Delete an Uncategorized Category in WordPress

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**.
![](/img/wp-dashboard-category-option.gif)

**3.** Hover your mouse on the **Uncategorized** option and click on **Quick Edit**.
![](/img/wp-uncategorized-category-remove.gif)

**4.** Change its name and slug, and confirm with **Update Category**.
![](/img/wp-uncategorized-category-update.gif)