how to remove Wordpress Uncategorized category

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Delete WordPress Uncategorized category

Use Case Scenario:
An online store wants to remove the “Uncategorized” category in WordPress since by default the “uncategorized” category don’t have an option to delete it.

A short guide to remove WordPress “Uncategorized” category. By default, deleting directly the “uncategorized” category is not possible.

1. Go to Settings -> Writing
2. Change Default Post Category to any other category
3. Save.
4. Go to Post -> Category 
5. The delete option in Uncategorized category is now available for use.

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