How to Find a Post/Page/Category ID Number in WordPress

WordPress creates ID numbers for everything; posts, pages, categories, links, etc.  Some plugins require the entry of these ID numbers, but you might be wondering where to find them. 

Let’s say you have a plugin that wants you to enter a category ID so it can display posts from that category in a widget. 

I’m going to show you an embarrassingly simple way to find those hidden IDs. 

1. In your Dashboard, click to Posts > Categories.
2. Ok, now don’t let your face turn red.  Hover your mouse over the name of the category you want the ID for and look down at the status bar in your browser as seen in this screen image.
   

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